Legal Manager

About the roleThis position is responsible for leading legal and compliance services and advice for the Australian subsidiary, with additional responsibility for supporting legal and compliance matters in New Zealand. The role provides legal advice and risk management support for business operations, commercial transactions, strategic projects and compliance programmes.
Key responsibilitiesDraft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and other business transaction documents, and manage the contract lifecycleMonitor laws, regulations and regulatory developments in Australia and New Zealand, and provide legal updates, risk assessments and compliance recommendationsSupport the implementation of global compliance programmes, including privacy and data protection, competition law, consumer protection, trade compliance, export controls and sanctions, and employment complianceManage and support litigation, arbitration, commercial disputes, employment disputes and regulatory investigations, including coordination with external counselEstablish and optimise local legal and compliance processes, identify business risks and support effective risk mitigationProvide legal and compliance training and day-to-day legal support to business functionsManage relationships with external law firms and other legal service providers, and support effective legal cost managementPerform other legal and compliance duties as assigned
QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in LawCurrent Australian legal practising qualification/admission as a lawyerAt least 8 years of relevant legal and compliance experience; 5 years for outstanding candidatesStrong knowledge and practical experience in Australian commercial and regulatory laws, particularly corporate/commercial law, privacy and data protection, competition and consumer law, employment, trade compliance, customs and product liabilityFluent written and spoken English for professional use; Chinese language proficiency is a plusStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skillsAbility to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teamsDemonstrated experience in legal risk management, compliance programme implementation and external counsel managementProficiency in legal research databases, legal technology and compliance management toolsExperience in an international group, multinational company or automotive/manufacturing business is preferred