Legal Counsel, Head of Compliance & Privacy bei Blackmores Group Ltd

• Ability to be based in Surry Hills, just beside central train station or our office in Warriewood on the northern beaches of Sydney. 

As a purpose-led, performance-driven organisation, Blackmores Group strives to create remarkable employee experiences through supporting a diverse and inclusive culture, creating leadership that inspires high performance, and providing everyone with opportunities to achieve their professional, personal and wellbeing goals supported by our flexible work practices and family friendly policies. 

Blackmores Group operates in 12 markets, with headquarters in Sydney, an international state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Braeside, Victoria and additional offices scattered across Asia.

Purpose of role:

Reporting directly to Group Legal Director, you must be able to work autonomously within a small legal team and support a broad range of legal and compliance matters across our various business divisions.

In addition to providing legal support, the Corporate Compliance Program will focus on mitigating those regulatory compliance risks determined by management and agreed by the Board. The position will oversee the Blackmores Group Corporate Compliance Global Program in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, review, evaluate and mitigate related regulatory compliance issues/concerns for consideration by management. 

As Privacy Officer, the position will also manage and respond to the privacy program and respond to privacy complaints or concerns. 

The position will also conduct and/or oversee all compliance investigations across the group, including any whistleblower complaints and policy breaches. The position supports the Board of Directors, management and all employees in their commitment to comply with applicable laws. It also oversees, and leads any necessary enhancements to, the framework for determining whether company policies and processes are being followed and behaviour in the organisation meets the company’s standards of conduct.

Who are you?

• 8 years minimum PQE

• Current NSW practising certificate 
• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel, Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer or advisor, ideally with some top tier law private practice experience
• Experience in FMCG, TGA or other regulated industries preferred but not essential
• Experience across Asia Pacific preferred but not essential
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information
• Outstanding communication skills
• Opportunities for growth, both functionally and from a leadership perspective 
• Great benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to free products, naturopathic consults and additional leave
• Participation in bonus scheme, as well as a share of the organisations profit 
• Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance program
• 20 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave
• Opportunities to support your local community through paid community leave as well as matched donations with our charity partners

What we offer:

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is appreciated.