Our client is a highly regarded global business and market leader across consumer and industrial product sectors. Known for its innovation, quality, and customer focus, the company is driven by a strong culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel – ANZ to join a dynamic in-house legal team based in Melbourne. Reporting to the General Counsel – ANZ, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing timely, practical, and strategic legal advice across Australian and New Zealand operations.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated lawyer looking to step into a fast-paced, growth-focused business and make a genuine impact across a broad range of legal and commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities
As Legal Counsel, you’ll:
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, sales, IT, and confidentiality contracts.
- Provide legal support on intellectual property protection and brand integrity.
- Advise on marketing, advertising, and product launches to ensure compliance with consumer and competition laws.
- Support product safety initiatives, recalls, and liability claims.
- Partner with the business to implement ESG and compliance programs (e.g. anti-bribery, modern slavery, and climate reporting).
- Deliver legal training and keep teams informed on legislative developments.
- Collaborate with global and regional legal colleagues to share best practices and drive improvement.
- Manage external counsel and ensure effective, value-driven legal support.
You’re a proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented lawyer with:
- A Bachelor of Laws and current Victorian practising certificate.
- 2+ years’ PQE gained in a reputable firm or in-house team.
- Strong experience in contract negotiation, consumer and competition law, and data privacy.
- Solid understanding of IP and brand protection.
- Excellent communication skills and commercial acumen.
- The ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities.
Experience in product liability, global supply chains, or New Zealand law will be well regarded.
0450363147
lruddy@sharpandcarter.com.au
