Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia KMD Brands Limited Full time

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Are you a commercially minded legal professional ready to make an impact across iconic brands like Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz?

KMD Brands is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal team, providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across Australia and internationally.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work across multiple brands and jurisdictions. You'll support contract negotiations, privacy compliance, intellectual property management, and broader legal initiatives, while mentoring paralegals and interns.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and negotiate commercial contracts (SaaS, sponsorship, MSA, IT leasing, marketing, services)
  • Lead privacy assessments and embed privacy-by-design practices
  • Support IP portfolio management and deliver trademark/copyright training
  • Provide clear, tailored legal advice across consumer law, compliance, and marketing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across marketing, loyalty, product, sourcing and IT
  • Mentor junior legal team members and coordinate intern engagement

What You'll Bring

  • 6–10 years PQE in private practice or in-house (or both)
  • Strong experience in commercial contracts, privacy law, and IP
  • Admission to practice in Victoria, Australia
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
  • Excellent communication, drafting, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Bonus: Experience in consumer law and brand protection

Why Join Us?

At KMD Brands, we're more than just outdoor gear, we're a purpose-led business committed to sustainability, innovation, and adventure. You'll be part of a collaborative, values-driven team with real impact across global markets.

Ready to bring your legal expertise to a business that's going places?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionLegal
  • IndustriesRetail

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