Legal Counsel

Apply now Job no: 563596
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Homebush West
Categories: Risk & Compliance

Discover a great place to work at Harvey Norman!

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence. 

About the role
Due to a period of Parental Leave, an exciting opportunity exists for a Lawyer who has 4-6 years PAE to join the in-house Legal and Company Secretarial Team on a 12-month contract. We encourage applications from those looking for full time, part time of flexible hours.

This varied generalist role includes providing advice across several areas of practice including commercial agreements, technology agreements, consumer law, finance, regulatory compliance, privacy, intellectual property and corporate law. 

You will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality legal advice to Harvey Norman Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (the Company).
• Providing leadership, supervision and mentoring to junior team members.

About you
Priding yourself on your ability to communicate exceptionally, honesty and integrity, ability to maintain strong commercial relationships and your attention to detail, you will also:

• demonstrate the ability to multi-task, prioritise workload and work autonomously. 
• have a current, unrestricted NSW Practicing Certificate or eligibility to acquire one.
• have experience in an in-house capacity.
• be capable of taking ownership of matters and be innovative and practical in your approach.
• be ambitious, self-aware, proactive and can work effectively within a team.

What's in it for you
A career with the Company can provide you with:

• Experience working within a diverse, unique and successful Company that is constantly evolving and innovating
• A friendly and supportive  work environment that fosters growth and development
• Homebush West location with free on-site parking or an easy 10-minute walk from Flemington train station
• Competitive salary + opportunities for salary packaging

Ready to Apply?
To apply for this role, please provide a current Resume and cover letter detailing your skills, experience and professional achievements.

Learn more
See www.harveynormanholdings.com.au

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.  

Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch.