Senior Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Front Foot Full time

Job Title:
Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Disputes

Location:
Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid available)

Work Type:
Full-time, Permanent

About the company

Our client is one of Australia's largest and most successful retail groups, with a strong national footprint and growing international presence. Known for its scale, customer reach, and ongoing investment in innovation, the business offers lawyers the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex matters that directly influence strategic growth and regulatory engagement.

About the job

To promote and enable the commercial objectives and operations of the retail divisions, and the broader group, through the provision of expert, pragmatic legal advice and guidance, maximising commercial opportunities, protecting legal rights, and minimising legal exposures

Partnering with senior management across multiple divisions, you will advise on matters including consumer protection, intellectual property disputes, regulatory investigations, privacy, data protection and competition law,. The role also supports global operations, with a focus on IP protection and compliance in overseas jurisdictions, while managing disputes, investigations, and other complex regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

  • Guide internal stakeholders on legal issues including consumer protection, IP, privacy and competition law.
  • Provide expert advice on regulatory matters, commercial disputes, investigations, and compliance issues.
  • Manage relationships with regulators and external counsel to ensure efficient dispute resolution.
  • Proactively identify risks and develop strategies to mitigate legal exposure.
  • Contribute to legal policy, training, and education across the business.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the broader corporate group to deliver high-quality legal support.

About you

You will provide pragmatic, high-quality legal advice across a wide range of retail regulatory and intellectual property and commercial dispute-related issues. You will have significant experience in the provision of commercial legal advice in a corporate environment, with a focus on advice in areas affecting retail businesses (including consumer protection and data protection laws) and the successful management of regulatory matters and disputes.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
:

  • Law degree and current Australian Practising Certificate (mandatory)
  • 10+ years PQE in commercial disputes, preferably within the retail industry
  • Proven ability to resolve disputes on optimal terms in time-pressured environments
  • Exceptional advocacy, contractual interpretation, and regulatory expertise
  • Ability to provide clear, concise advice to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives

Personal attributes:

  • Highly motivated, proactive, strategic thinker
  • Advanced communications and influencing skills
  • Commercial judgment
  • Resilience
  • Highly organised
  • Integrity
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Team player and low ego

Want to know more?

Apply here or directly contact Jahnna McKeag, Associate Director Resourcing for a confidential discussion, on or

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