Senior Legal Counsel - Data, Digital & Privacy At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. Being part of something bigger means you're part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you'll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting new opportunity to join Metcash as a Senior Legal Counsel. This role will be responsible for the provision of legal advice and support in respect of data, digital and privacy (including artificial intelligence) for the Metcash Group.
We have flexibility to consider this role full time or part time (4 days per week).
In this Role
- Providing legal advice and support (advisory, commercial and disputes) relating to Data, Digital and Privacy across all pillars, business units and corporate functions.
- Supporting the Head of Legal - Data, Digital and Privacy with identifying, and supporting the Metcash Group to understand, legal, compliance and regulatory risks and obligations.
- Supporting the Metcash Group to mitigate such risks and manage / operate in compliance with those obligations around Data, Digital and Privacy.
- Assisting with projects, programs of work or initiatives (or the Data, Digital and Privacy aspects of such projects, programs and initiatives).
- Staying abreast of legal, compliance and regulatory developments relating to Data, Digital and Privacy and preparing relevant communications for the Metcash Group.
- Developing precedent documents in connection with Data, Digital and Privacy.
You're Likely a Match If
- LLB (or equivalent).
- 5+ years PQE in private practice and/or in-house roles.
- Excellent contract, transactional and general commercial/advisory legal skills.
- Expertise in the legal and regulatory landscape in Australia in relation to areas of law, regulation and compliance obligations on Data, Digital and Privacy (new and existing).
- Ability to engage, influence and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
- Responsive, outcome focused and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Life at Metcash
- Supportive & flexible work environment. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements of 3 days in office / 2 days remote.
- Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
- Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
- An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
- 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
- Proudly awarded "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion."
- Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.
- A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA .
- Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
- Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local."
About Us
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company. We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars. We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
