We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

As a Legal Counsel you will provide timely and effective legal advice to SGS Australia Group management, divisions and functions, protecting the legal and commercial interests of the SGS Australia Group.

This is a hybrid opportunity that will allow you to work from home and from the office based in Notting Hill, Melbourne

Some specific responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Corporate Counsel in providing independent and confidential legal advice;
• Providing general commercial law advice including advice on business transactions, drafting, advising on and negotiating commercial contracts and tender submissions, business/asset acquisitions and disposals;
• Providing advice on regulatory issues and key legislation impacting SGS Australia Group including staff training and education;
• Providing assistance and advice in respect of key regulatory and compliance projects;
• Providing advice on privacy law issues including managing and reviewing the Privacy Compliance Programme and acting as the SGS Australia Group Data Protection Officer;
• Providing advice, drafting and negotiating property related documents including leases, agreements for lease and other documents;
• Reviewing/updating precedent documents as required;
• Providing general corporate advisory assistance;
• Managing claims and litigation;
• Developing internal governance, risk or compliance related policies as required;
• Liaising with SGS Australia Group’s external legal advisors and other stakeholders as required including Geneva HQ based legal and other staff as well as other SGS staff internationally;
• Undertaking work as allocated by the Corporate Counsel including on specific projects.

• Qualified and admitted as a solicitor in Australia for unrestricted practice;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with a reputable medium or large law firm(s);
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as in-house counsel ideally in a multinational setting;
• General commercial, corporate and privacy law experience. If you do not have experience in Privacy Law but are interested in developing it, we encourage you to apply.
• Property and litigation experience will be an asset.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.

• As a Company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
• We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business.
• Paid Parental leave scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
• We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through paid employee volunteering days and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
• Health & Wellbeing is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing learning & development is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
• Career Development Opportunities (nationally and Globally)

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce and we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.