Senior Legal Counsel

Posted 25 August 2025
SalarySydney - Hybrid Working
LocationEast Ryde
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLegal, Risk & Compliance
ReferenceBH-16660

Job description

  • Senior Legal Counsel - Marketing 
  • Leading FMCG Organisation
  • Sydney – Hybrid Working
 
 
A leading FMCG organisation  are currently seeking a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to join their high-performing central legal team. The role will involve, providing expert legal advice across consumer law, marketing, and broader commercial matters.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert guidance on consumer law, advertising standards, and commercial legal issues.
  •  Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with retailers, suppliers, and service providers.
  • Ensuring adherence to consumer protection laws and marketing regulations—including digital and social media.
  • Assisting in design and implementation of robust legal compliance systems.
  • Managing litigation and regulatory matters.
  •  Identifying legal risks and keeping stakeholders informed with timely updates.
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Key Requirements:
  • Ideally a minimum of 8+ years PQE in private practice or in-house roles, ideally with exposure to the FMCG sector.
  • Previous experience in contract law, consumer law, and advertising regulation.
  • A strategic thinker who balances legal risk with commercial outcomes.
  • A trusted advisor who collaborates effectively across teams and delivers practical, business-focused solutions.
 
 
In return the role offers the chance to join a high performance culture, career development and flexibility.
 
 To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.