Address- Permanent full time.
- Bendigo Based | Attractive Renumeration.
- Join a stable and secure business offering growth and longevity.
About us:
Incorporated in 1938, Hazeldenes are a leading Victorian FMCG business with an extensive national retail footprint. With breeding and rearing farms, a hatchery, growing farms and a processing facility now scattered across Central Victoria, the heart of the business still lies in the unassuming country area of Lockwood.
At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation, and our place in the community. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.
Primary Objective:
The primary role of a commercial law Legal Counsel in a private organization is to ensure legal compliance while maximizing commercial interests, protect legal interests, and promote commercial goals. This includes ensuring regulatory compliance, assessing legal risks, drafting contracts, offering departmental Legal Counsel, and dispute resolution. By staying abreast of legal developments and advising on corporate governance, the counsel helps the organization navigate legal complexities for sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
We seek an enthusiastic and diligent Legal Counsel to join the legal team at Hazeldenes. Based in Bendigo, Hazeldenes is a chicken processor which has been operating for more than 80 years and has recently become part of a broader investment portfolio group of companies spanning different industries.
Reporting to the General Counsel the role entails a wide range of responsibilities, working with key areas of the business to provide commercially pragmatic advice. Some key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial agreements.
- Managing issues or mitigating risks arising from contractual arrangements.
- Working alongside the HR team, advising on and managing employment law matters.
- Analysing laws impacting the business and advising on their application.
- Assisting in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
- Collaborating with external Legal Counsel in handling litigation matters.
Detailed Position Description and Key Selection Criteria Available on Request.
About you:
- 1-4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within the FMCG industry or related field.
- Sound understanding of commercial law.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, along with an ability to show initiative, are highly valued.
- Ability to work collaboratively with commercial stakeholders and communicate effectively.
- Self-Starter, Legal Expertise, Commercial Acumen, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Ethical Integrity, Adaptability and Resilience.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and networking, including within the broader investment portfolio group.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Discounted Company Products.
- Employer Assistance Program.
- Free on-site parking.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join our dynamic team and be a part of our ongoing success, then click “Apply" to submit your resume and a cover letter.
We proudly embrace and promote cultural diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity within the workplace. Indigenous Australians, Torres Strait Islanders, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia without restrictions or sponsorship.
Hazeldenes
Recruitment Team
