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Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)
Adidas —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Corporate Advisory - Senior Associate/Special Counsel
Mills Oakley —Melbourne VIC
- $170,000 - $280,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
In-house Legal Counsel
QinetiQ —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
12d
Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Medical Negligence
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Legal Counsel
ENGIE —Southbank VIC
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Negotiation
5d
Senior Legal Counsel, Melbourne Airport 3rd Runway
Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
1d
Senior Associate or Special Counsel
Hall & Wilcox Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Free food
8d
Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Life Insurance
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Senior Legal Counsel
Victoria University —Footscray VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- University
11d
Legal Secretary - Commercial Litigation
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Senior Legal Counsel
BYD Australia —Mulgrave VIC
- Manufacturing
- AI
- Leadership
Workplace Relations – Senior Lawyer / Special Counsel
Moores MDP Pty Ltd —Hawthorn VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Work from home
7h
Senior Legal Counsel (Parental Leave cover)
Oxfam —Melbourne VIC
- $114,801.48 a year
- Contract
12d
Legal Counsel, Employment and Dispute Resolution
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Working with children
- Presentation skills
Accounts Clerk – Entry Level (6-month contract)
Russell Kennedy —Melbourne VIC
- Call employer
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Communication skills
- Time management
Senior Lawyer
Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
4d
Commercial Lawyer - Franchising
Clario —Melbourne VIC
- $180,000 - $210,000 a year
- Contract
- Private practice
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Quick Apply
5d
Senior Associate – Property Recovery & Personal Injury
Hall & Wilcox Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Supervising experience
- Parental leave
- Free food
Senior Corporate Lawyer
Origin Energy —Melbourne VIC
- Communication skills
6d
Solicitor
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
7d

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Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)

Adidas -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Contract | Fixed term

Qualifications

Customer service
Legal drafting
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full Job Description

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:

This role supports the Senior Manager, Legal Counsel and plays a key role in providing practical legal advice across adidas’ operations in Australia and New Zealand.

You’ll work closely with a local legal team in Melbourne and collaborate with regional and global colleagues, as well as cross-functional teams across the business. The role covers a broad mix of legal and compliance work, giving you strong exposure to commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Legal

Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements
Provide clear, practical legal advice across day-to-day business activities, including commercial, employment, leasing and consumer matters
Identify legal risks and work with stakeholders to manage and mitigate them
Support the business in resolving disputes, including representing the company where required
Contribute to legal projects and initiatives across the region
Support compliance and risk programs to ensure consistent and effective practices
Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency within the legal function

Compliance

Assess compliance risks and identify opportunities to strengthen controls
Support the Senior Manager, Legal Counsel on compliance matters, including data protection and policy governance
Assist in monitoring and maintaining compliance with relevant laws and internal policies

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Finance
Brand and Marketing
eCommerce
Wholesale Operations
Supply Chain
Retail and Franchise
Procurement
Customer Service
HR
IT
External stakeholders and partners

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation
Exposure to employment, leasing and consumer law is highly regarded
Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to balance legal risk with practical commercial outcomes
Strong stakeholder management and prioritisation skills
Comfortable working independently and managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Australia
Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house role
Experience across commercial contracts, corporate matters, employment or consumer law
Background in retail, consumer or sports industry is a plus, not essential
Strong understanding of the Australian legal landscape, with exposure to disputes or litigation beneficial
Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working in a collaborative team environment

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –

BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.

JOB TITLE:

Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)

BRAND:

LOCATION:

Melbourne

TEAM:

Legal & Regulatory

STATE:

VIC

COUNTRY/REGION:

CONTRACT TYPE:

Limited Duration

NUMBER:

545915

DATE:

Jun 10, 2026

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