Our client is one of the world's leading luxury goods groups and they are distinguished by their craftsmanship and creativity. Its entities encompass some of the most prestigious names in the luxury industry. As a family-spirited group, its ambition is to nurture the unique heritage and values of its entities and businesses while enabling them to grow and prosper in a responsible, sustainable manner over the long term.
Role Responsibilities:
Our client's APAC Legal Team is responsible for all APAC legal, compliance and legal corporate affairs matters, covering all entities that are active in the 11 markets in the region.
The Legal Counsel (Oceania), is a newly created role. This role will provide support to the Legal Counsel (Southeast Asia & Oceania) on legal matters arising in the Oceania sub-region.
You will be involved in:
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing business and legal contracts and documents e.g. leasing, marketing/PR/event, finance, HR-related, etc.
- Legal and regulatory compliance advice on business and operational matters, e.g. consumer law, employment law, health & safety, trade compliance, etc.
- Policies, procedures and training
- Support the APAC Legal Team in developing, implementing and training on policies and procedures on relevant legal and compliance topics.
- General legal support
- External counsel management
- Research and legal updates monitoring
- Coordination of Regional / Group Legal projects
- Qualified lawyer in Australia, preferably in New South Wales, with at least 5 years and up to 8 years PQE
- Dual qualified in Australia & New Zealand will be considered favorably
- Commercial / corporate lawyer with prior in-house experience
- Strong technical and communications skills
- Candidates with experience in real estate / employment law is essential
- Industry experience across retail or FMCG is a strong preference
- Exposure to working within a luxury brand would be a distinct advantage
- Strong commercial acumen, creative and solutions-oriented
- Strong team player
- Pleasant and flexible personality
- Excellent organizational, analytical planning and interpersonal skills
- Strong communicator, strategic thinker
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and still balance multiple priorities and contribute thoughtful and high-quality work
- Independent, disciplined, self-motivated with high degree of integrity and work ethics
- Occasional travel required
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Kumaraswamy on 0414223338
