At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice and support major initiatives in the automotive industry.
- Company: Rapidly expanding automotive organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Direct exposure to senior leadership and impactful work at an executive level.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape the legal framework of a growing company and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: In-house legal experience in the automotive sector and strong commercial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
Our client, a rapidly expanding automotive organisation, is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to provide commercially focused legal advice and strategic guidance across its Australian operations. Reporting into the senior leadership structure, this is an influential in-house opportunity to work closely with the CEO and Executive team on complex commercial, legal, governance and regulatory matters. You will play a key role in protecting the business while enabling its continued growth, providing practical, commercially sound advice and supporting major strategic initiatives in a dynamic and evolving automotive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice to the CEO and senior leadership team across commercial contracts, franchising, competition and consumer law, privacy, intellectual property, employment and corporate governance.
- Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
- Lead and strengthen legal, risk, compliance and corporate governance frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), Franchising Code of Conduct and Privacy Act.
- Manage commercial disputes, litigation and regulatory matters, engaging external legal advisers where appropriate.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, advising the business on emerging risks and obligations.
- Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to promote a strong culture of accountability and risk awareness.
- Drive continuous improvement across legal processes, policies, procedures and documentation.
- Provide legal support for strategic projects, acquisitions, partnerships and cross-border business activities.
About You
You are an experienced in-house legal professional with a strong understanding of the Australian automotive industry and the commercial and regulatory environment in which it operates. You will ideally bring:
- Substantial in-house legal experience within the Australian automotive sector.
- Strong expertise in commercial contracts, franchising, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
- A sound understanding of the Australian Consumer Law, Franchising Code and relevant privacy legislation.
- Commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, dispute resolution and risk management.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- The confidence and credibility to partner with senior executives and provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a progressive, expanding automotive organisation where you can make a genuine impact at an executive level. You will enjoy direct exposure to senior decision-makers, involvement in significant commercial and strategic initiatives, and the opportunity to shape the organisation's legal and governance framework as the business continues to grow.
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