About The Role: Join a leading global nutrition and dairy company that owns a portfolio of trusted brands across the Asia-Pacific region.
As part of their commitment to excellence, safety, and regulatory integrity, they are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support their Australian operations and act as a key conduit between local teams and global leadership.About The Role: In this high-impact position, you will serve as the lead legal advisor in Australia, supporting a dynamic and fast-growing subsidiary focused on organic infant formula and food products.
You'll provide commercially sound legal advice across the business, manage compliance frameworks, and collaborate directly with China-based headquarters and cross-functional stakeholders across legal, marketing, operations, and procurement.Key Responsibilities: Advise on all legal and regulatory matters relating to the manufacturing, marketing, and export of infant nutrition products.
Ensure compliance with Australian consumer, food safety, corporate, employment, privacy, FIRB and advertising laws.
Support global legal strategy in relation to cross-border IP, trade, and governance risks.
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements (including supply, distribution, licensing, and NDAs).
Lead dispute management, regulatory investigations, and responses to statutory authorities.
Design and implement localized risk and compliance frameworks aligned with global HQ policies.
Collaborate closely with China-based legal and leadership teams on regional strategy and operations.
About You: Australian qualified lawyer with 7+ years PQE (law firm or in-house).
Ideally you will have a mandarin speaking skillset An understanding of FMCG regulatory environments, ideally including food safety and consumer product law would be advantageous Experience in cross-border legal work and interfacing with Asia-based business units.
Commercial mindset, pragmatic legal reasoning, and strong relationship-building skills.
Able to work autonomously and influence at senior levels.
How to apply:Adam Kumaraswamye: p: 0414223338 #J-18808-Ljbffr