Legal Counsel - 8 Month Fixed Term Contract

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About the team

For a company as big as ours, the regulatory environment is complex and increasingly evolving. Our Compliance team are trusted advisors to the business, building programs and providing advice and support to help our teams comply with these evolving requirements.  At Coles, we are passionate about delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers. As a leader in the retail industry, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and regulatory adherence. 

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and commercially astute Legal Counsel to support on contract negotiations with our valued merchandise suppliers.  This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record of managing a high volume of contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in contract negotiations with merchandise suppliers, draft, review, and advise on supply agreements.
• Ensure compliance with the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct , the Competition and Consumer Act and other relevant legislation.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, obligations, and strategic negotiation positions.
• Maintain register of agreed contract variation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD); current Australian practising certificate.
• Exposure to the grocery, FMCG, or retail sectors.
• Strong background in contract law and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in supplier engagement, negotiations, and drafting and amending contractual documents.
• Ability to demonstrate experience of high volume and fast-moving contractual matter management within strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills

Desirable Attributes

• Familiarity with the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, regulated industry.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes

Why Join Us

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to ethical supplier engagement.
• Work alongside a collaborative legal team and cross-functional business units.
• Opportunity to shape supplier governance in a changing regulatory landscape.
• You’ll join a trusted Australian brand committed to doing what’s right for customers, suppliers, and communities. As part of our Risk & Compliance team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping how we adapt to evolving legislation and industry standards.

You’ll join a trusted Australian brand committed to doing what’s right for customers, suppliers, and communities. As part of our Risk & Compliance team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping how we adapt to evolving legislation and industry standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities

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