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A fast-growing Australian global food brand is looking to appoint an In-House Legal Counsel to support its corporate legal strategy. This role works closely with the parent company in China, ensuring robust compliance frameworks are in place across jurisdictions. The Role As the In-House Legal Counsel, you will manage day-to-day legal and compliance matters for the Australian business and provide legal support to our sister company as required. This is a handson, businesspartnering role in a dynamic, fastpaced FMCG environment. Core Responsibilities Ensure compliance with Australian laws and regulations, including managing foreign investment (FIRB) compliance and liaising with regulators as required Establish local compliance and risk control systems, develop annual implementation plans, and drive policy execution Identify and manage key legal and compliance risks across major business areas, coordinating risk mitigation strategies and emergency response plans with internal stakeholders Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including sales, vendor services, IT, and supply chain contracts (logistics, ingredients, manufacturing, etc.) Support procurement, sales, and marketing teams with legal risk assessments for new business initiatives Manage litigation, disputes, and investigations Provide legal advice on commercial and operational matters Manage online and offline trademark portfolios with support from external legal advisors Deliver regular legal training and legal induction programs to employees Collaborate closely with the China HQ legal team to continuously improve standard processes (e.g. chops, licence management) About You Minimum 45 years postadmission legal experience Tertiary qualification in Law and admitted to practise in Australia Experience within the FMCG industry is highly regarded Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is essential for liaising with China HQ Key Attributes Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fastpaced, constantly evolving environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with high attention to detail and a businesspartnering mindset Sound judgement with strong problemsolving and decisionmaking capability Welldisciplined, collaborative, and highly dedicated #J-18808-Ljbffr