Legal Counsel (Melbourne based role)

at  The Edge Partnership

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Posted by
Matthew Chan
Recruiter
Our client is one of the most recognized retail brand in the world. They are now looking to hire a highly driven, dynamic, experienced Legal Counsel to lead their Oceania business. This role will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel and work closely with various business stakeholders as a Legal Business Partner.

Responsibilities:

• Providing support on all legal matters and identifying and advising on legal, commercial and compliance risks across Australia & New Zealand region.
• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documents, including leases, licenses, construction and design agreements, general contractor agreements, e-commerce terms and conditions, privacy policies, advertising contracts, service agreements, social media, celebrity, photographers & models’ agreements, partnership agreements, sponsorship agreements, vendor agreements and other types of operational documents.
• Providing practical legal advice to business partners and the retail team on various issues including consumer protection, e-commerce, data privacy and security, anti-bribery, anti-competition, advertising, gaming & sweepstakes laws, and sustainability claims.
• Developing and upgrading contract templates for use in the ANZ region.
• Supporting marketing team in preparing ambassador agreements, campaign terms & conditions, and event waivers.
• Working with the e-commerce and technology team on digital and technology initiatives and projects.
• Partnering with Human Resources and Global Employment teams ensuring compliance with local labour law requirements and advising on practicable solutions.
• Providing support to Senior Legal Counsel or Head of Legal on the organisation’s strategic and key initiatives and projects.
• Conducting research on legal and regulatory developments across ANZ.
• Handling and coordinating any matters with external counsels as and when necessary.
• Handling any ad-hoc tasks assigned as and when required.
• Preparing training materials and conducting training for business partners in the region.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Master’s of Law from an accredited institution
• Admission to practice law in Australia and a current practicing certificate.
• 6 - 8 years of PQE with relevant in-house legal experience gained in a multinational environment.
• Experience in retail and e-commerce will have an advantage for this role.

Additional Requirements:

• A dynamic individual with exceptional communication and writing skills
• An individual with strong business acumen, strong collaborative and good interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels, and be a good team player. At the same time, being a self-starter who shows strong initiative at work.
• Strong analytical skills, detailed-minded, and ability to work independently within the team.
• Someone with a strong work ethic and integrity and is passionate at work, able to learn quickly, and possesses the ability to resolve complex issues at work.
• A strong team player at work and someone who can lead the business with courage and look at the bigger picture on behalf of the organisation.

Please contact Matthew Chan or email your cv directly in word format to commerce@theedgepartnership.com
Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.
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Job ID JOB-13205

• Providing support on all legal matters and identifying and advising on legal, commercial and compliance risks across Australia & New Zealand region.
• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documents, including leases, licenses, construction and design agreements, general contractor agreements, e-commerce terms and conditions, privacy policies, advertising contracts, service agreements, social media, celebrity, photographers & models’ agreements, partnership agreements, sponsorship agreements, vendor agreements and other types of operational documents.
• Providing practical legal advice to business partners and the retail team on various issues including consumer protection, e-commerce, data privacy and security, anti-bribery, anti-competition, advertising, gaming & sweepstakes laws, and sustainability claims.
• Developing and upgrading contract templates for use in the ANZ region.
• Supporting marketing team in preparing ambassador agreements, campaign terms & conditions, and event waivers.
• Working with the e-commerce and technology team on digital and technology initiatives and projects.
• Partnering with Human Resources and Global Employment teams ensuring compliance with local labour law requirements and advising on practicable solutions.
• Providing support to Senior Legal Counsel or Head of Legal on the organisation’s strategic and key initiatives and projects.
• Conducting research on legal and regulatory developments across ANZ.
• Handling and coordinating any matters with external counsels as and when necessary.
• Handling any ad-hoc tasks assigned as and when required.
• Preparing training materials and conducting training for business partners in the region