Senior Lawyer
Woolworths Group
- Bella Vista, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Join Australia's largest inhouse legal team - This scale brings complexity, challenges and opportunities for an extremely rewarding career
- 12 months parental leave cover
- 1-2 connection days in our Bella Vista office with the opportunity to work across our other offices and remotely or from home
- advising in relation to legal and regulatory compliance matters, including matters arising under applicable industry codes such as the Food and Grocery Code, the Horticultural Code, the Dairy Code, the Food Standards Code and the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code;
- drafting external submissions and correspondence with regulators in relation to Woolworths Supermarkets regulatory and compliance matters; and end-to-end drafting and negotiation of high-value and complex commercial agreements with key suppliers and business partners across Woolworths Supermarkets, Metro, and Woolworths Mobile
- working collaboratively on commercial matters with lawyers supporting Woolworths Food Company and advising in relation to modern slavery and responsible sourcing issues arising in the supply chain for the Supermarkets and Woolworths Food Company businesses
- acting as the lead legal representative on cross-functional squads for large, transformative projects and initiatives
- supporting the stand-up of new businesses and integration of acquired businesses within the Woolworths ecosystem;
- delivering briefings to senior leaders in relation to material legal, regulatory and contractual issues and significant transactions.
- 8+ years PQE with a well regarded law firm or/and in house experience with a current Australian practising certificate
- strong background in advising on regulatory compliance issues (preferably with some exposure to issues relevant to the Australian retail and/or agricultural industries) and end to end commercial contracting
- a resilient and collaborative professional who is comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
- capable of building trusted relationships with internal clients using balanced insights and impactful communication to influence decisions and actions.
- experience in commercial contracting, retail operations and regulatory compliance; superior drafting capabilities
- a commercial approach and an ability to negotiate effectively
- A progressive and flexible 'Work from Anywhere' policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
- Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
- Wellbeing - Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
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