Work options: Hybrid
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Genuine commitment to our people's growth & development!
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Flexible work | Savings across all brands & wellbeing benefits for you & family
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Opportunity to work for one of Australasia's Top 10 ASX listed retailers
About the Role…As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll work closely with the Chief Legal Officer, General Manager – Group Legal, and broader legal team to support strategic priorities and major initiatives across the business.
This is a high-visibility role where you’ll not only provide expert legal guidance, but also shape risk frameworks, influence decision-making, and contribute to building capability across the team.
What You’ll Do
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Deliver Commercial, Practical Advice – Provide clear, outcome-focused guidance across commercial, consumer, and regulatory matters.
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Lead Complex Legal Work – Manage key matters across procurement, contracts, marketing, supply chain, competition & consumer law, technology, privacy, and IP.
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Draft & Negotiate with Confidence – Prepare and negotiate agreements using modern, commercially aligned approaches.
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Influence Outcomes – Partner with stakeholders to navigate risk and drive strong business decisions.
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Manage Disputes & Risk – Lead negotiations, oversee disputes/litigation, and enhance legal frameworks, policies, and playbooks.
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Build Capability – Mentor junior lawyers and foster strong partnerships across teams including Procurement, Finance, Audit, and Customer.
What You’ll Bring
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Experienced Commercial Lawyer – 8+ years PQE across general commercial and consumer law.
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Strong Commercial Acumen – Background in mid-to-top tier firms; retail or FMCG experience highly regarded.
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Technical Expertise – Deep capability across contracts, consumer law, regulatory matters, and IP. Expertise in technology contract and privacy law highly regarded.
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Agile & Solutions-Focused – Thrives in fast-paced environments with strong judgement and prioritisation skills.
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Influential & Collaborative – Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a proactive, team-first mindset.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent)
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Unrestricted (or eligible) Australian practising certificate
Why Join Us
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Work across a diverse and high-impact portfolio of legal matters
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Influence senior leaders and shape key business decisions
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Collaborate within a supportive, high-performing legal team
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Opportunity to mentor, grow, and expand your expertise
The Opportunity…This 12-month contract the chance to step into a role where your expertise is valued from day one. You’ll lead meaningful legal work, contribute to strategic initiatives, and make a genuine impact—while continuing to develop your career within a respected in-house team.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now.
Our Culture of Inclusion: Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support, promote and celebrate diversity and we recognise the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience.
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