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Overview In-House Counsel FMCG, Commercial & IP Melbourne, Australia. Join a fast-growing, Australian-owned international e-commerce brand in a broad in-house role. Suits lawyers from commercial and IP backgrounds. Responsibilities As the sole legal counsel for the business, manage and oversee the company''s legal and compliance requirements and external counsel. Handle a broad IP workload including trademark and design registrations, patents, licensing, and IP infringement. Draft, negotiate, review and advise on commercial contracts including distributor and retail supply agreements. Provide guidance on compliance, IT, regulatory and employment law; support international operations across local and overseas markets. Utilize drafting skills to apply commercial acumen and tech solutions to streamline processes. Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to protect legal interests and support commercial goals. Qualifications 4-10 years Post-Admission Experience (PAE) in private practice or in-house. Australian lawyer with current practicing certificate. Strong legal and commercial acumen, excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Independent and team-oriented, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset; comfortable using technology to improve processes. Tech-savvy and able to work in a fast-paced, lead role within a growing business. Employment details Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Location: Melbourne-based (CBD offices) with an option to work 1 day per week from home Application To be considered for this strictly Melbourne-based role you will be an Australian lawyer with current practicing certificate and relevant in-house or private practice experience. Apply in confidence to Emma Leeseberg, via [email protected] or call Emma on 0448 915 888. To obtain a copy of the PD for the role email Emma at [email protected]. This role is exclusive to Burgess Paluch and all applications will be forwarded to us. #J-18808-Ljbffr