Overview
- In-House Legal Counsel - FMCG
- In-House Legal Counsel
The About Our Client
The client is a global client.
The Job Description
- Cooperate with, integrate in the business with, and build good relations with, stakeholders to secure sustainable solutions.
- Pro-actively support the management and other stakeholders.
- Review, draft and negotiate contracts.
- Secure rights and assess obligations to reduce exposure to legal risks and to optimise business opportunities.
- Actively cooperate with Group Legal & Governance to secure alignment of global and country specific agenda.
- Contribute and support the implementation of business plans, development projects and corresponding roadmap. Implement standard processes and ways of working for the legal area within the Group.
- Develop competence and provide education to relevant stakeholders in the area of laws and regulations.
- Provide expert knowledge around legal topics and influence stakeholders to secure the business from a legal and governance perspective.
- Be equipped with strong stakeholder management and communication skills to influence and advise on different legal topics.
- Negotiate and take initiative to explore all alternatives when handling legal disputes to reach a desirable outcome for all relevant parties.
- Explore and implement digital and online tool solutions that build efficiency.
- Manage time and handle multiple and conflicting deadlines and administration tasks.
- Work autonomously, independently, in a team environment in office and across remote settings.
- Pay attention to details and maintain high standards when getting tasks done.
The Successful Applicant
- A university degree in law - Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
- A current Australian or New Zealand practising certificate.
- 3 - 6 years PQE with a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house experience (ideally FMCG experience) in Australia and New Zealand.
- Extensive experience in commercial contracting and ideally a valuable understanding of consumer law and property law.
- Sound knowledge and experienced in application of Australian and New Zealand law and regulation.
- Passion to grow and gain experience in different areas of law.
- A problem-solving mindset and strong commercial acumen.
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences, ensuring clarity and accessibility, and comfortable in dealing with ambiguity.
What’s on Offer
Attractive Package.
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📌 Legal Counsel - Corporate
🏢 Michael Page Australia
📍 City of Sydney