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Form of workAbout Virbac:
At Virbac, our “why” is simple – to develop and manufacture a broad range of specialist pharmaceuticals designed to ensure the health and well-being of both companion and food-producing animals across Australia and New Zealand. Reaching our customers through FMCG, veterinarian and distributor channels, Virbac is a subsidiary of Virbac Animal Health, a French based organisation listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (Euronext: VIRP).
About the Role:
Due to significant growth plans off an already strong, established base, we are expanding our leadership team to include a Legal Director for our Australia/New Zealand Region.
Reporting to the Regional Business Director, the role will provide general business law counseling, guiding both strategic and day-to-day business decisions, while ensuring the effective management of all legal, compliance and contractual matters for Virbac Australia and Virbac New Zealand. Other key accountabilities of this role include Legal Dossier Management for ANZ; management of risk and compliance for our entities; as well as providing legal support on all merger and acquisition transactions.
About You and Your Experience:
- Australian Lawyer with current Practising Certificate essential
- A minimum of 6 years as senior in-house legal counsel, with experience in a European MNC a plus
- Sound business judgment with an ability to think strategically and mitigate risks
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry/animal health is desirable, but not essential
- Highly developed organisational, prioritisation and conflict management skills
Why Join Virbac:
- Competitive remuneration package including additional superannuation; term life, disability and salary continuance insurances as well as paid leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options plus the ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Paid parental leave with superannuation and additional personal leave
- Professional learning, development, and career opportunities
- A wide range of other programs and benefits such as paid volunteer leave; emergency services/natural disaster leave; free company products; employee recognition programs; Employee Assistance Programs as well as an active social club
- Best of all, you will work alongside team members who are passionate about why we do what we do – we develop and manufacture locally, and we contribute to the wellbeing of Australian animals and our society
At Virbac, we maintain an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and respectful of all backgrounds and perspectives. By valuing differences and creating a safe space for colleagues to be themselves and thrive in their careers, all of our team members experience a sense of belonging. Virbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, First Nations people and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
If you would like further information, to tell us about any adjustments you might require through the recruitment process or if you would like a confidential discussion, please contact **********@virbac.com.au. Alternatively, please click on the “Apply Now” button, providing your cover letter and resume.
Agency submissions will not be accepted without prior express approval from Virbac Australia.
