In House Commercial Lawyer - Commercial Law - Sole Counsel

About Our Client

The client operates in the FMCG sector. The role is based in Sydney.

Job Description

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, service contracts, and other business-related documents.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with commercial transactions and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive contract management system to ensure efficient handling of all contractual obligations and deadline.

Legal Advice and Compliance

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to various business units on a broad range of legal issues, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes, including litigation and arbitration, in collaboration with external counsel as necessary.

Board Governance and Support

• Prepare and review Board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and related documentation.
• Advise on corporate governance practices and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to Board operations.

Business Transactions

• Facilitate and support legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and divestments, identifying and assessing legal risks and implications.
• Provide legal support throughout the lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Assist in the integration of acquired businesses and ensure legal compliance post-acquisition.

Supplier relationships

• Relationship management with Suppliers

Health &
Safety
Cooperate with Management to:

• Provide and maintain systems of work, and working environments that are safe and without risks to health.
• Provide the information, instruction, training, and supervision necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees.
• Consult with employees about WH&
  S matters so that they can contribute to decisions affecting their health, safety, and welfare.
• Ensure the health and safety of people visiting or working who are not employees by not exposing them to risk.
• Comply with corporate and legal health and safety requirements.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviours and immediately notify the Manager of any serious incidents;
  complete and Incident /Injury Report and forward to the Safety Manager within 48 hours where necessary.
• Undertake duties in accordance with the current Policies and Procedures.

ESG/Sustainability

• Support the company's ESG / Sustainability strategy including contributing to projects where required.
• Engage in sustainable practices as directed by the company.
• Identify and contribute ideas to achieve the company's ESG/Sustainability strategy.
• Seek ways to improve sustainability within the role, department, and company in general.
• Promote the advancement of ESG / Sustainability within the company, to customers and with suppliers.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in contract management and legal research tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, ability to deal with multiple stakeholders and handle competing priorities.
• Demonstrated problem solving capability.
• Excellent time management, organisation, and prioritisation.
• The ability to influence, manage and challenge ideas and existing business processes.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and M&
  A transaction.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial law, preferably with experience in the FMCG industry or a related sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution. Admission to the bar in relevant jurisdiction.

What's on Offer

Attractive package