Legal Counsel

Job description

About Us Pedders Suspension & Brakes is a proud Australian family-owned business with a long history, a strong future, and a solid association with motorsport. With global presence and being renowned for our quality product range, we are the market leaders in the undercar space, and when you join us, you join a strong national network and a team of high performers. The Opportunity We currently have a newly created opportunity for a commercially minded and experienced Legal Counsel to partner with the Executive Leadership Team and Board, providing strategic legal advice across franchising, commercial contracts, governance, compliance and regulatory matters. Acting as a trusted business enabler, you will identify legal risks and opportunities, deliver practical solutions and help the organisation achieve its objectives safely, responsibly and commercially. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic, commercially focused legal counsel and business partnering support to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and key stakeholders. Lead and oversee Pedders' commercial contracting framework, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating key commercial agreements and ensuring effective contract governance and risk management. Provide legal oversight and commercially focused advice across Pedders’ franchise and authorised dealership network, including franchise agreements, renewals, transfers, exits, disputes, compliance and new franchise models. Provide legal advice and support to the Board and Executive Leadership Team on corporate governance, director duties, corporate compliance and significant corporate decisions. Advise on legal risk management and regulatory compliance obligations across the business. Manage and provide strategic advice on disputes, claims, investigations and litigation matters. Provide legal support across Pedders' products, manufacturing operations, intellectual property, consumer law and brand portfolio, including product liability, warranties, claims and advertising. Provide legal advice and support across Pedders' property portfolio, including leases, renewals, negotiations, acquisitions, disposals and property-related matters. Partner with the People & Culture team to provide legal guidance on employment and workplace matters. Advise on privacy, data protection, cyber security and technology-related legal issues. Manage external legal advisers and legal expenditure, determining when specialist external expertise is required and ensuring commercially focused, value-driven outcomes. Drive legal awareness across the organisation by promoting legal best-practice, developing practical guidance and supporting leaders and managers to understand and manage legal risk. Why Join Pedders? Bonus structure - recognition of your great performance and behaviours that align to our Pedders' values. Our generous discounts on Pedder parts as well as other products and services through our Pedders Perks app which provides access to our rewards partners (retailers, utilities, insurance providers, petrol stations etc). Learning & Development Initiative - we believe strongly in continuous learning and pay for up to 5% of your base salary each year towards approved professional development courses as well as up to 5 days paid L&D leave to undertake courses. Reward and recognition program, in recognition for your outstanding performance and commitment to the Pedders values Flexible, hybrid working conditions, with 2 days WFH and onsite parking for office days. Generous employee referral program in recognition of referring suitable talent into Pedders Service milestone recognition, celebrating your dedication and loyalty to Pedders We provide a confidential and free of charge Employee Assistance Program, which offers one on one counselling sessions for employees and family members. Health and wellbeing initiatives - annual flu shot, general health check-up and skin check, monthly coffee and donut days We provide a clean, inclusive and safe working environment with family-centric values What You Bring To The Team Australian law degree and current Australian practising certificate, with significant post-admission experience, ideally including experience in an in-house environment. Strong commercial and corporate law expertise, with demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating and managing complex commercial agreements and providing practical legal support to a diverse business. Demonstrated experience in franchising law and/or working within a franchise, retail or multi-site environment will be highly regarded. Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice that supports strategic business objectives and enables effective decision-making. Strong understanding of Australian corporate and commercial law, with the ability to assess and manage legal risk effectively. Proven experience managing disputes, litigation matters and external legal advisers with a focus on achieving practical and commercially appropriate outcomes. Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior executives and Board-level stakeholders. Strong commercial judgement, integrity and independence, with the ability to challenge constructively and navigate complex business issues. A collaborative, business-oriented approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships and operate effectively across a broad range of functions and stakeholders. Experience in a franchising environment will be highly regarded How to Apply Here, you don’t just land a career, you can join a brand for life.​ When you join us, you join a strong national network and a team of connected people who support each other, care about being the best that they can be – but also care about you. No matter your career destination, we’ll support you on the journey there. Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey and join a rewarding business and team? Click on the APPLY NOW button to upload your resume.