Legal Counsel

Who are we?

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity

As a member of our greenfield Legal and Compliance Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our transformational strategy. This is an exceptional opportunity to navigate and influence a wide range of legal issues, providing creative and pragmatic support to ensure the success of our operations.

You’ll join a growing Legal and Compliance Team currently consisting of 4 members. Our team operates across Sydney and Auckland, and you will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to drive our mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

You will play a crucial role in several key areas:

• Create & Build:
  • Develop and enhance legal and compliance frameworks, processes, and resources in collaboration with relevant functions.
  • Implement a legal engagement strategy that establishes the value of the Legal and Compliance Team within Suntory Oceania.
• Perform:
  • Marketing & Innovation: Review consumer and customer marketing activities, product regulations, and sponsorship arrangements.
  • Intellectual Property: Collaborate with global IP specialists on relevant initiatives for the Oceania market.
  • Governance & Compliance: Advise on competition law, employment, privacy, and health and safety, while providing training to upskill the business.
  • Contracts: Manage commercial matters, including revising templates, drafting, negotiating, and supporting a variety of agreements.
  • Commercial: Partner with project teams to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
  • Additional Support: Provide legal assistance to other business functions as required.
• Transform:
  • Act as a trusted advisor and creative problem solver in support of Suntory Oceania's growth, including the launch of alcoholic beverages and our first Australian facility.

What You Bring:

• Current practising certificate in New South Wales.
• Familiarity with relevant legislations and regulations, including key reference points.
• Prior experience as an in-house lawyer. (Ideally 3 years)
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with a collaborative approach, adaptable to a dynamic environment.
• A strong sense of initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The confidence to make independent and informed decisions.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment and adjust to changing needs.
• A knack for finding creative solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
• A humble and approachable demeanor, valuing collaboration.
• Commitment to good morals and ethical practices in all aspects of work

Unleash Your Spirit!

As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. Come be part of the Suntory family and Unleash Your Spirit.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer a competitive remuneration package and an industry leading parental leave policy. This position is a critical part of our Legal team so has plenty of scope for professional development with the opportunity to learn from, and work with, top leaders across the Oceania, regional and global business.

We want our interview process to be as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments as part of the process, do not hesitate to let us know.