Overview
Legal Counsel – Regulatory Disputes 3 + Jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at Wolf & Williams
Title: Legal Counsel – Regulatory Disputes 3 +
Company: Wolf & Williams
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Our client is a listed international FMCG business, operating within a highly regulated space, 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:
- Advise on regulatory compliance issues, including product regulation, labelling, advertising and marketing standards, and industry-specific requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
Contact
Keen to know more? Message me directly on LinkedIn or email [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Alternatively, feel free to call on 0415 914 803 for a chat.
