Legal Counsel And Compliance Program Coordinator

About this role

Ready to step into a role where your legal expertise will influence one of Australia's largest and most dynamic businesses?

JBS Australia is part of the world's leading food company, employing more than 15,000 people across Australia and New Zealand and generating approximately $10 billion in annual revenue. With operations spanning multiple states and an extensive international footprint, the scale, complexity and commercial impact of our business create unique opportunities for ambitious legal professionals.

We are seeking a commercially focused *Legal Counsel & Compliance Program Coordinator*to join our Legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will provide practical legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters while coordinating key compliance, ethics and governance programs across the business.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer looking to broaden their experience across commercial law, compliance, governance and risk in a large-scale, fast-paced organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to

• Work on a broad mix of commercial legal, compliance and governance matters across a large and complex national business.
• Partner with leaders across the organisation and provide advice that directly influences business outcomes and risk management.
• Gain exposure to key compliance programs including Modern Slavery, Privacy, FIRB, Ethics & Compliance and SEDEX.
• Develop a highly sought-after skill set spanning commercial law, compliance, governance and risk.
• Contribute to strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives that have a tangible impact on the business.
• Build your career within a globally connected organisation with a significant international footprint.
• Join a collaborative Legal team that values practical advice, innovation, integrity and commercial thinking.

About You

You're a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys being close to the action, building strong relationships and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.

You will bring

• A current unrestricted Australian practising certificate.
• Minimum 3 years' PQE, ideally gained through within a firm or commercial legal environment.
• Strong commercial contracting, advisory and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and partner with people at all levels of the business.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and sound commercial judgement.
• A proactive, organised and detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver results.
• A genuine interest in compliance, governance and continuous improvement.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, taking ownership and making a real impact within a large, dynamic and fast-paced organisation.

If you're looking for a role that will challenge you, broaden your commercial acumen and elevate your career within a business of significant scale and international reach, we'd love to hear from you.

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