Senior Legal Counsel

Excellent in-house opportunity for a 7+ year PQE commercial lawyer to join a leading FMCG company.

• 7+ years’ PQE
• Leading FMCG business
• Diverse role, advertising, marketing review, contracts, corporate advice

About our client

Our client is a leading FMCG company with an iconic brand well known in Australia and overseas.

About the role

Working relatively autonomously, you will be part of a dynamic team and shall be involved in a broad spectrum of commercial matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advising the business on a variety of legal issues including general commercial law, consumer law/marketing issues, HR and disputes and litigation.
• Assisting in business projects in (local and overseas markets).
• Advising on corporate law, regulatory issues, compliance, governance and, assisting in company secretarial matters.
• Managing external lawyers.

About you

You are a 7+ year PQE corporate and commercial lawyer with a strong contracts experience and a broad commercial law background.

You will have strong technical skills obtained from a well-regarded law firm.  In addition to quality law firm training, any in-house experience and any relevant FMCG industry experience will be considered favourably but is not essential.

An enthusiastic, pro-active, and commercial approach, excellent drafting and negotiation skills and the abilities to deal with all levels of the organisation and meet timeframes is essential.  A pragmatic team player with a willingness to learn and contribute to a business is sought for this role.

What this role offers you

Offering broad exposure across a consumer-facing business, this role provides an outstanding platform to develop your in-house legal career. You will receive support from a collaborative, high-performing team, together with benefits including hybrid working, up to two weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility, employee discounts, and ongoing professional development.

This role is exclusive to Mahlab.

How to apply: Please click on the “Apply” button to submit your application. Please include your current resume.

For further information on this position please contact Lisa Gazis:

Ref: 1761469
P: 0419 333 338
E: lisa.gazis@mahlab.com.au

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