Junior In-house Counsel

• Dynamic environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Global dairy company!

We are Lactalis Australia

Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.  

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a suitably qualified Junior In-house Counsel based in South Brisbane.  This role will assist the General Manager – Legal and Senior Legal Counsel in the provision of legal services to the Australian group incorporating legal counsel and legal compliance. 

Reporting to the General Manager - Legal, you will provide advice and assistance, as required to team members throughout the group, including the sales, marketing, engineering and procurement teams in relation to contracts and statutory compliance.

This is a rare opportunity for you to join a leading, global organisation in a role that is both challenging and rewarding.

This role will include:

• Undertaking a range of different legal tasks as directed by senior team members.
• Collaborating with external legal counsel in relevant legal matters.
• Provide timely advice in support of senior team members regarding, contract, Australian Consumer Law,  intellectual property and other general legal issues
• Preparing draft agreements using suite of template documents.
• Approving marketing material produced for external release (including but not limited to new / revised packaging and media advertising copy.

Ideal Candidate

To ensure your success in this role you will have a current practising certificate. You will have conceptual, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, as well as possess high level communication, relationship-building and organisational abilities.  In return Lactalis will offer you a challenging and enjoyable role, where you will be mentored by experienced legal practitioners and work with other passionate and committed employees.

You are ambitious, dedicated individual who is energetic and self-managed, you pride yourself on your attention to detail, and to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.

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