Legal Counsel

4 days ago

City of Brisbane, Australia Michael Hill Full time

Overview

Support our global operations by working across key legal functions and providing expert advice across competition and consumer laws, merchandising, marketing and promotions, governance, and compliance from our Support Centre.

More About the Opportunity:

We’re offering a 12-month parental leave cover for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team at the Cannon Hill Support Centre. This is a unique opportunity to step into a varied commercial role within a dynamic ASX and NZX-listed organisation operating across Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

You’ll work closely with the General Counsel & Company Secretary, providing strategic legal advice and leading cross-functional legal initiatives - particularly supporting our marketing, digital and merchandising teams to implement consumer facing campaigns and communications. This role is ideal for someone with competition and consumer law expertise, commercial insight and a passion for stakeholder engagement.

A part-time arrangement may be considered for more experienced candidates.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage legal functions across competition and consumer law, marketing and promotions, merchandising, supply chain and credit compliance.
- Advise on consumer law, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with suppliers and service providers.
- Apply project management skills to deliver legal initiatives aligned with corporate strategy.
- Liaise with external legal advisors.

More About You

- Law degree and current practicing certificate in Australia.
- 4–7 years PQE, in-house experience in commercial and consumer legal roles would be an advantage.
- Strong legal acumen with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
- High ethical standards, sound judgment, and commercial acumen.

At Michael Hill we offer

- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture.
- Exposure to global operations across Australia, New Zealand & Canada.
- Opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives and corporate governance.
- Discounts across our full range of brilliant products.

Join a Brand with Purpose

At Michael Hill, we’re committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and corporate responsibility. Be part of a company that’s shaping a better future — for our customers, our planet, and our team.

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