SGS Perth Airport, Western Australia, AustraliaLegal CounselSGS Perth Airport, Western Australia, Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsCompany DescriptionSGS is the world leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.Company DescriptionSGS is the world leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.Our brand promise -when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enable businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightside, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasourse.SGS is a publicly traded on the Swiss Exchange under the ticket symbol SGSN (ISINCH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW)Job DescriptionIf you're looking for a role that will accelerate your experience across a range of industries—including mining, industrial, environmental, supply chain, and various service sectors—within a multinational company that values a respectful and inclusive culture, then this is the opportunity for you!As a Legal Counsel you will provide independent, timely and, pragmatic legal advice to SGS Australia Group's management, divisions and functions, protecting the Group’s legal and commercial interests.The key practice areas are primarily general commercial law, with additional focus on privacy, competition, and consumer law.This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from home and from our offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. It’s well-suited to candidates seeking either full-time or part-time work (4 days per week or school hours).Some Specific Responsibilities Will Include, However Not Limited ToProvide general commercial law advice including advice on business transactions, drafting, advising on and negotiating commercial contracts and tender submissions, business/asset acquisitions and disposalsProvide advice on privacy law issues including managing the Group’s Privacy Compliance Programme and acting as the Group’s Data Protection Officer;Provide advice on trade practices (Competition and Consumer) law issues including managing the Group’s Competition and Consumer Law Compliance Programme;Identify and manage legal risks in relation to claims, contracts and operations;Develop internal governance, risk or compliance related policies where required;From time to time provide education sessions to management and staff on regulatory compliance and legal issues generally;Liaise with the Group’s external legal advisors and other stakeholders as required and Geneva HQ based legal and other staff as well as other SGS staff internationally.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:Qualified as a solicitor in Australia for unrestricted practiceMinimum of 4 years’ experienceExperience as in-house counsel ideally in a multi-national settingGeneral Commercial, Privacy, Competition and Consumer law experience (Intellectual Property and Information Technology law experience will be an asset).If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please also include a cover letter with your application.Additional InformationWHY WORK FOR SGS?Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible workSustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do businessPaid parental leavePaid time for volunteering day and blood donationsCorporate health & wellbeing offersOngoing learning & developmentCareer development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashbackCOME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOUSGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesRetail Office Equipment, Consumer Services, and Oil and GasReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at SGS by 2xGet notified about new Legal Counsel jobs in Perth Airport, Western Australia, Australia.East Perth, Western Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoExpression of Interest: Lawyers and ParalegalsPerth, Western Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 19 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 4 days agoDirector Legal Services and General CounselPerth, Western Australia, Australia 4 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia A$97,503.00-A$134,056.00 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoLegal Counsel & Senior Legal Counsel, Chief Counsel & IntegrityPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 day agoSenior Legal Counsel | Commercial | Contract role (7 months)Perth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 3 days agoLondon | Lawyer (4-8 PQE) Corporate Transactions (Energy/Oil & Gas))Perth, Western Australia, Australia $300,000.00-$440,000.00 1 week agoCorporate (M&A, ECM, Private Equity – Energy and Infrastructure) LawyersPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoSenior Associate/Special Counsel - ConstructionPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoLegal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Disputes / RegulatoryPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 day agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoSenior Legal Counsel - MinterEllison Flex - PerthPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 3 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia A$80,000.00-A$120,000.00 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoLeederville, Western Australia, Australia 2 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 22 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia A$140,000.00-A$180,000.00 23 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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