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Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)
Adidas —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Senior Legal Counsel, Melbourne Airport 3rd Runway
Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
5d
Legal and Governance Counsel (Assistant Company Secretary)
Xero —Hawthorn VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- AI
- Communication skills
Legal Counsel - fixed term for 18 months (m/f/d)
RWE Onshore/PV Europe & Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Construction
- Communication skills
Vacationer Program | Tax & Legal Consulting
Deloitte —Melbourne VIC
- Internship
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Senior Lawyer - Diversified Industries and Growth, Institutional Legal Group
ANZ Banking Group —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
5d
Senior Associate - Back End
MinterEllison —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- AI
- Communication skills
19h
Associate / Senior Associate / Tax Adviser - Tax
Corrs Chambers Westgarth —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Parental leave
1d

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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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