Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.
About Your New Role
In this role, you will report to the Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) and play a key part in ensuring the legal integrity of our operations across the Group. Based at our Zetland Head Office, you’ll provide expert legal advice and structure guidance on a broad range of matters including commercial transactions, litigation, marketing, competition and consumer law, logistics, property and compliance.
Working across VGA, you’ll help shape business strategies that are not only commercially sound but legally robust. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and manage external counsel when needed, ensuring risks are effectively assessed and legal matters are resolved efficiently. Your contribution will help drive compliant, low-risk, and forward-thinking business practices across VGA.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders including Directors, Customer Care, Area Managers and Technical Specialists
* Provide commercially focused legal advice across sales, marketing, logistics, recalls, procurement, IT, property, homologation, and competition law
* Oversee insurance and risk management matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution
* Support broader legal areas including Risk and Compliance as required
* Assess, manage and determine VGA’s legal risk position across all matters
* Advise leadership on the impact of current and emerging laws, regulations, court decisions, and VW AG policies
* Advise VW AG on how Australian laws impact global policies and investigations
* Review, negotiate and provide risk assessments for commercial contracts within your portfolio
* Represent VGA in litigation, regulatory investigations, and disputes across courts, tribunals, and with regulators such as ACCC and ASIC
* Review and approve advertising and marketing materials for compliance with Australian laws; manage regulatory complaints (e.g. Ad Standards Board)
* Draft and maintain legal documentation including dealer agreements, facility programs, and sales/service bulletins
* Evaluate legal exposures to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with Corporations Law
* Manage relationships with external law firms and maintain an approved legal panel
* Serve as Company Secretary and Public Officer across relevant VGA entities
* Take ownership of crisis response, major litigation, and Board-level legal matters
* Represent VGA in the FCAI Legal and Importer Committee
* Coordinate legal response with global Volkswagen Group brands on significant legal issues and investigations
About You
* Current NSW (or equivalent) Practising Certificate.
* Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in law with relevant and direct, hands on experience which successfully demonstrates the required capabilities
* Detailed knowledge of the regulatory environment and its operational implications
* Strong advisory, communication and leadership skills
* Practical problem solving skills with an operational and commercially minded focus 10 to 15 years’ experience in the active practice of law after graduation
* Practical automotive related experience in relevant subject areas demonstrated by a successful track record
* Strong advisory and communication skills
Our Benefits, Rewards And Recognition Include
* A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 25% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!
* Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia
* Access to the VGA Car Lease Program
* Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks at full pay
* Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice
* Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
* Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
* Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station
Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?
Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.
If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW!
Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.
To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.
Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.
If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries, please reach out to the VGA HR Team via hr@volkswagen.com.au .