Job Location

Sydney

Job Description

Overview

The Legal Counsels of Procter & Gamble play a vital role in helping to build the Company’s business while protecting its assets, and assuring its compliance with the myriad of laws and regulations that affect a multinational corporation.

To succeed in the P&G environment, a sound base of knowledge and outstanding practical problem-solving skills is expected.

You will assist in planning, conducting legal research and providing legal advice. Additional responsibilities include the preparation of legal documents, compliance with contract terms, and the involvement in handling relevant legal issues, corporate projects and lawsuits in an international environment.

You are expected to support in the brand and commercial teams across the Asia region, negotiating contract issues; managing litigation; handling issues in advertising clearance and advertising disputes with competitors and state authorities; advising in privacy and digital matters; competition law, and other civil and administrative legal matters; co-operating with other key functions within the Company on highly publicized issues.

About the role

Reporting to our Senior Legal Counsel for Australia and New Zealand you will be responsible for supporting the legal team and wider business, in the following:

• Reviewing, drafting, advise on and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including supply and distribution agreements.
• Researching, interpreting legislation and providing legal advice on consumer law, intellectual property and compliance issues, governance, human resources, disputes and litigation.
• Advising on risks associated with product development, marketing claims and campaigns.
• Advising on compliance with consumer guarantees, product safety and liability issues.
• Preparing basic letters, legal documents and emails for the legal function.
• Maintaining records, providing reports and conducting legal research.
• Managing the contract management database and liaising directly with the business on the execution, upkeep and renewal of contracts.
• Support for the preparation of legal education presentations and workshops for the business.

Job Qualifications

What you'll need to succeed:

• Admitted to practice as a Lawyer in Australia.
• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in the legal field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a global matrix organisation across geographic and functional boundaries.
• A strong work ethic and an exceptional business partnering focus.
• The ability to multi-task and manage complexity and take a solution focused approach.
• An energetic, outgoing, self-motivated and team-oriented approach.
• Good attention to detail; effective organisational and time management skills.

About P&G

Procter & Gamble is the world’s largest consumer goods company, that produce globally recognized brands and grow the top business leaders in the industry, with operations in over 70 countries worldwide. Having a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, with the likes of Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more - It is paramount that our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000110928

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)