JB Hi-Fi Limited, a listed ASX 100 company, is Australia’s leading retailer of technology, consumer electronics and home appliances. Operating from stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, the Group comprises the retail businesses of JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys. The Group holds significant market share in many of its product categories and sells televisions, audio equipment, computers, cameras, telecommunications products and services, whitegoods, cooking products, heating/cooling products, small appliances and software (music, movies and games). The Group also provides information technology and consulting services.
In this role, the primary focus will be to advise on the legal issues arising in the businesses, including managing regulatory issues & compliance with relevant legislation, advising on promotional/marketing campaigns, managing privacy complaints/issues, contract drafting and negotiation, and drafting legal and operational policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also develop and deliver in-house legal training programs. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel / Head of Legal – Retail in the Company’s growing Legal team.
The ideal candidate offers quality post qualification experience of 4 to 6 years in general commercial law, preferably with some time spent in a major firm. We are looking for a candidate who is driven, has excellent communication skills and is able to develop relationships with business stakeholders. Experience in advising on Australian Consumer Law issues is preferable. The position requires an eye for technical detail but also the ability to provide legal advice in a commercial context.
Working in a high performance dynamic environment, in this role you will have access to interesting work and be integrally involved in a leading and growing Australian company.
For further information on this position please contact Nalini Moore:
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