Senior Legal Counsel – Join a High Impact In House Legal Team | 14 Month Parental Leave Cover – Starting May 2026 Hybrid

About The Role… In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer, General Manager – Group Legal, fellow Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel to provide practical, solutions‑focused legal advice across a wide variety of commercial, consumer & regulatory legal matters. You’ll play a key role in enabling major projects, supporting strategic decision‑making and shaping the organisation’s legal risk approach—while mentoring and developing more junior lawyers in the team. 

What You’ll Do 

• Deliver Practical, High‑Impact Legal Advice - Provide clear, commercially focused legal guidance across a broad range of commercial, consumer & regulatory legal matters.
• Lead Complex Commercial & Procurement Matters - Manage work across procurement, contracts, marketing, supply chain, competition and consumer law, privacy and IP.
• Draft & Negotiate with Confidence - Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements using modern, effective drafting techniques.
• Influence Stakeholders & Manage Risk - Shape commercial outcomes by advising stakeholders on key contractual risks and terms.
• Resolve Disputes & Strengthen Legal Frameworks - Lead negotiations, manage disputes and litigation, and enhance legal precedents, policies and playbooks.
• Build Capability & Strong Partnerships - Mentor Legal Counsel and collaborate effectively across brands and functions including Procurement, Finance, Audit and Customer teams. 

What You’ll Bring

• Experienced Commercial Lawyer - Minimum 8 + years PQE in general commercial and consumer law.
• Strong Commercial & Industry Insight - Background in mid–large tier firms, with retail or FMCG experience highly regarded.
• Advanced Legal & Technical Expertise - Deep knowledge of contract negotiation, consumer law, IP, and regulatory matters.
• Skilled Multitasker & Problem Solver - Thrives in fast‑paced environments with strong analytical, decision‑making and prioritisation skills.
• Influential Communicator & Team Player - Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with a proactive, solutions‑focused, team‑first mindset. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) with strong academic credentials
• Unsupervised Practising Certificate (or eligible for unsupervised) in an Australian jurisdiction 

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work on a diverse mix of legal matters.
• Influence senior decision‑makers and shape business outcomes.
• Be part of a collaborative, high‑performing team that values growth and development.
• Opportunity to coach and support junior lawyers while continuing to expand your own expertise. 

Supportive, Reassuring & Purpose‑Driven…Step into a role where your expertise will be valued from day one and your impact will be felt across the business. This parental leave contract offers the chance to lead meaningful legal work, influence major decisions and continue developing your career—all within a supportive, well‑established team.

If you’re ready to contribute, grow and make a difference over the next 14 months, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now. 

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