Legal Counsel in North Sydney

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. Our Company combines two centuries of innovation and human endeavour to elevate vision care and the consumer experience around it. We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Our proprietary eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Our advanced lens technologies include Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions. We offer superior shopping and patient experiences with a network of 18,000 stores including world-class retail brands like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and GrandVision. Every day, EssilorLuxottica's 180,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.

As Legal Counsel, you are a strategic business partner to EssilorLuxottica's retail and wholesale businesses and operations in Australia and New Zealand, advising on practical commercially focused legal solutions that support business objectives. Reporting to the General Counsel, ANZ and based onsite at its ANZ corporate office in North Sydney, you will be a key member of the legal team, managing complex legal matters, key commercial transactions and strategic projects. You will regularly work with all levels of stakeholders, including management, across a broad range of complex commercial, governance and regulatory matters, including but not limited to:

• Advising on compliance with healthcare services (including Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and AHPRA requirements) and medical device laws and regulations (including TGA Advertising Code) and privacy, SPAM and data governance compliance
• Supporting procurement contracts
• Managing the review of marketing, advertising materials and campaigns, sponsorship agreements and promotional activities
• Supply agreements and arrangements with wholesale customers
• Assist with managing disputes and customer/patient claims and complaints, including coordination with clinical governance, risk, insurance and external legal advisers
• Supporting simplification of organisational structure including the dissolution of companies
• Providing support to Franchising team on Franchising Code compliance
• Developing practical legal guidance, templates and training materials
• Managing intellectual property, including trademark portfolio management
• Leveraging technology including AI to deliver legal services efficiently

About You

You are an experienced commercial lawyer with a strong track record of advising senior stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory and governance matters within a large busy corporate environment. Combining sound legal expertise with strong commercial judgement, you can confidently navigate risk, influence decision-making and deliver practical solutions aligned to business objectives. You are a trusted adviser and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment by managing a busy workload and competing priorities and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive best practice and efficiencies. You will also bring:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (or equivalent), admission as an Australian Lawyer and a current unrestricted Legal Practising Certificate.
• 5+ years' post-qualification experience gained in-house and/or at a private practice firm.
• Experience in regulated healthcare services (eg optometry, audiology, medical devices, allied health) and clinical risk will be looked upon favourably
• Strong knowledge of Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, Therapeutic Goods legislation, Australian Consumer Law, privacy/SPAM, franchising and consumer credit regulation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with ability to advise and influence.
• Strong negotiation, dispute resolution and commercial drafting capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.

Why Join Us?

A career with EssilorLuxottica will also offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day. Working at our head-office located in North Sydney, you will enjoy:

• Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance and Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off to splurge across all our brands - OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban, Laubman & Pank and EyeQ
• Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year.
• Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training and Bike storage.
• Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre and close to public transport facilities
• Volunteering with our charity partner OneSight, including volunteer leave and iChampion ambassador opportunities.
• Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
• Options for a hybrid working environment

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.