Legal Counsel (6month Fixed Term Contract)

Job description

Be a part of our Team!

We are looking for an experienced Lawyer with exposure to Retail and Labour Law in Australia to support to the Legal Counsel (Southeast Asia & Oceania) on all legal matters arising in the Oceania sub-region.
If you are a proven Legal Professional with a heart for luxury, we welcome you to apply now!  

 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? 
With your proven experience along with your sound understanding of the legal system here in Australia, you will be instrumental in:   

·  Leading and advising on all legal, compliance and legal corporate affairs matters in Oceania
·  Supporting all Maisons that are active in the market
·  Contract management
·  Negotiating, drafting and reviewing business and legal contracts and documents e.g. leasing, marketing/PR/event, finance, HR-related, etc.
·  Template management
·  Legal and regulatory compliance advice on business and operational matters, e.g. consumer law, employment law, health & safety, trade compliance, etc.
·  Policies, procedures and training
·  Support the APAC Legal Team in developing, implementing and training on policies and procedures on relevant legal and compliance topics. 
·  Providing general legal support to stakeholders
·  External counsel management
·  Research and legal updates monitoring
·  Coordination of Regional / Group Legal projects

 

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US? 
We believe in shared success and understanding that with your actions you elevate yourself, your team and Maison. To contribute to team success, you will have: 

·  Minimum LLB / equivalent degree from a reputable university
·  Qualified as a lawyer in Australia, preferably in New South Wales
·  At least 5 years PQE
·  Commercial / corporate lawyer with prior in-house experience
·  Dual qualified in Australia & New Zealand will be considered favourably
·  Have a good understanding of business strategies enabling you to establishing strong partnerships with your stakeholders across all levels
·  Good exposure with the practices and laws in Australia and New Zealand
·  Strong technical and communications skills
·  Experience in real estate / employment law / retail / FMCG
·  Strong commercial acumen, creative and solutions-oriented
·  Behavioural competencies
·  Strong team player
·  Pleasant and flexible personality
·  Excellent organizational, analytical planning and interpersonal skills
·  Strong communicator, strategic thinker
·  Able to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and still balance multiple priorities and contribute thoughtful and high-quality work
·  Independent, disciplined, self-motivated with high degree of integrity and work ethics

 

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

·  We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
·  We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
·  We care for the world we live in.

 

  YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:   

·  After being shortlisted, you will receive a call from our Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss the role and for us to get to know you.  
·  If you are successful through the phone interview, you will be invited to attend an online interview with our Regional and APAC Legal Counsel to assess your fit for the role
·  After this you will then have the opportunity to meet our Local HR and COO who will share insights on a local level.
·  The successful candidate will start their employment after satisfactory background checks have been completed.