Metcash Legal Counsel Part Time in New South Wales

Overview

Metcash

Branch NSW AU

Position:
Legal Counsel
Location:
New South Wales

Tennis courts, BBQ’s, close to public transport, free and secure. Full time, Part time….

Job no: 497970

Work type: Full time, Part time

Business Unit: Finance

Department: CORPORATE

Categories: Legal

State: NSW

Site: Macquarie Park

We are a $13 billion
plus business with location across Australia, New Zealand and China.
Metcash proudly support independently owned retailers across our portfolio of
brands including Mitre 10, IGA, Celebrations, Friendly Grocer, Campbells and
The Bottle-O. At Metcash we are transforming our business and challenging the
status quo of retail. We are creating a great place to work, with our 6,000
employees all passionate about achieving our purpose of Successful
Independents.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of
Legal, this in-house role will help support all sectors of the Metcash business
across Australia and New Zealand. As part of our commitment to flexibility, we’re
open to part time or full time hours for the right candidate.

What you’ll do :
Provide legal advice on legal and regulatory issues,
and assist in the provision of advice on complex issues in consultation
with the Head of Legal and Senior Counsel

Negotiate and draft changes to standard contracts, and assist
in the development of new forms of contract

Review and provide advice on correspondence and other
material to minimise and mitigate legal exposure

Assist in the management of litigation

Develop and research legal and business knowledge

What you’ll bring

Tertiary legal
qualifications (LLB or equivalent)
3-5 years’ general experience
in a firm or in-house within FMCG or similar industry
A proven ability to engage, influence and maintain
strong working relationships with a range of internal and external
stakeholders
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with
excellent attention to detail
Sound negotiating skills
The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

What we can offer you?

A competitive remuneration package

Flexible work environment

State of the art facilities, including café, gym,
tennis courts, BBQ’s, close to public transport, free and secure
onsite car parking , WiFi facilities, break out/ collaboration spaces

Training opportunities – your personal
development is important to us

Multiple career opportunities and the opportunity
to be part of our transformation journey

Added benefits – Well-being days, extra leave days just
for you; subsided vacation care; corporate health benefits and much
more

Applications close: 07 May 2017