Our client is a listed international FMCG business seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their Sydney legal team. This is a varied, hands‐on role suited to a commercial or disputes lawyer with 3+ years' experience who enjoys a genuine mix of regulatory, compliance, corporate, and commercial work.
You will support the business across a broad range of matters, including:
- Provide pragmatic commercial legal advice and support across the business on a wide range of day‐to‐day operational and strategic matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, with particular focus on procurement, supply, distribution, manufacturing and service agreements.
- Advise on regulatory compliance issues, including product regulation, labelling, advertising and marketing standards, and industry‐specific requirements.
- Manage and support litigation, disputes and regulatory investigations, working closely with external counsel where required.
- Support marketing, sales and brand teams with legal clearance of advertising, promotions, packaging and consumer‐facing materials.
- Identify, assess and help mitigate legal and compliance risks across the business, contributing to internal policies, training and governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross‐functional stakeholders (procurement, commercial, operations, finance and senior leadership) to deliver commercially sound, risk‐aware outcomes.
What we're looking for
- 3+ years' PQE in a law firm and/or in‐house environment
- Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the wider legal and commercial teams
- Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, commercial approach
What's on offer
- Work in a dynamic, international organisation with exposure to interesting and varied legal issues in a highly regulated industry.
- Strong progression and mentoring
- Competitive bonus and salary
- Work life balance and flexibility.
Legal Counsel | Fast Moving Consumer Goods in Sydney employer: Wolf & Williams
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