Senior Legal Counsel

23 hours ago

Berkeley Vale, New South Wales, Australia Sanitarium Health Food Company Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Company

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia's leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia's favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.

Not only do we have great businesses and products, but we have a great team behind them.  Our highly collaborative Treasury and Advisory team has the privilege of working on many and varied matters in support of Sanitarium Health Food Company, as well as a range of other entities including international FMCG businesses, health and wellness service businesses and joint ventures within our Group.

About the Role

We are now looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to joiAAn our team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our legal strategy and partnering with the business at a senior level.

Working closely with, and reporting to, our General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide high calibre legal services across the Group. You will have exposure to a wide variety of legal matters including:

  • Corporate transactions and joint ventures
  • Commercial contracts and negotiations
  • Regulatory and compliance matters
  • Governance and policy development
  • Cross-border projects in a global FMCG environment

You will also be expected to take initiative in driving legal process improvements, leading designated projects, and supporting the overall effectiveness of the Group Legal function.

The key accountabilities for this role include:

  • Provide exceptional and timely legal advice, proactively managing risk.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contractual documentation independently.
  • Support governance and compliance initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of internal training.
  • Assist with management of the Group legal panel and oversight of outsourced matters.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration.

We are looking for a high-performing legal professional who can combine technical expertise with commercial acumen and strong relationship skills. 

You will have:

  • A Law Degree and admission to practice in NSW (or relevant jurisdiction).
  • At least 7 years PQE, with significant in-house or secondment experience.
  • Strong track record in commercial contracts and corporate transactions.
  • Exceptional drafting, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • The ability to manage competing deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes.
  • Initiative, accountability and a solutions-focused mindset.

In return we will provide:

  • An opportunity to join a high-performing in-house legal team in a role with real influence.
  • Exposure to complex and diverse matters, including cross-border transactions.
  • A values-driven organisation that prioritises wellbeing, teamwork and culture.

Why Us?

  • Half-day Fridays
  • Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Achievement awards and recognition programs
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Study assistance to support role requirements
  • Staff store and canteen
  • Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.

We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great opportunity for you.

Hear why our employee's love working at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, where people and purpose matter. 

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