At DKSH, our purpose is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As a trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach across Asia‐Pacific, we drive growth through our four Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.
Senior Legal Counsel, ANZ
We are seeking a highly capable and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel, ANZ to lead and manage all legal matters across Australia and New Zealand.
This is a pivotal, business-facing role where you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic legal guidance across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and dispute matters. You will play a critical role in protecting DKSH's interests while enabling business growth across the region.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Legal Advisory
- Provide expert, commercially pragmatic advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, IP, and competition law matters
- Translate complex legal risks into clear, actionable business solutions
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across ANZ
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, policies, and ethical standards
Commercial & Contracting
- Lead contract strategy, negotiation, and lifecycle management
- Drive continuous improvement in contracting processes and risk controls
- Oversee key litigation, disputes, and arbitration matters
- Manage and optimise relationships with external legal counsel
Regulatory & External Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and government bodies
- Manage licensing, approvals, and regulatory compliance obligations
Legal Operations & Projects
- Implement best-practice legal processes and reporting frameworks
- Lead due diligence and legal projects to support business transformation and growth
What You'll Bring
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Australia
- 7+ years' experience in a top‐tier or mid‐tier law firm and/or in-house role
- Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law within ANZ
- Experience across litigation, regulatory engagement, and complex legal matters
- Commercially astute with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to operate autonomously and manage competing priorities
- High level of integrity and discretion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
If you're ready to take on a strategic legal leadership role and make a meaningful impact across ANZ, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Legal Counsel, ANZ in Sydney employer: DKSH
At DKSH Performance Materials, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our Australian team offers extensive growth opportunities for early-career professionals, allowing you to develop your commercial skills while building meaningful relationships in the specialty chemicals sector. With a focus on employee development and a supportive environment, we empower our staff to contribute to our success and make a real impact in diverse industries.
