Title: Legal Counsel - Retail (Data & Digital Division)
Company Name: Wesfarmers
Vacancy: 3
Job Location: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs, Melbourne
Employment Status: Full time
As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. Wesfarmers achievements are deeply rooted in the desire to continually reinvent ourselves for the brands we stand behind, destinations that many Aussies call home. Think retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Catch and Officeworks. Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products.
Join us as we embark on one of our most game-changing ambitions yet
We aspire to lead in the data and digital space. But aspiration alone won’t get us there. So, we’ve committed to backing our vision with an additional $100 million investment, fast tracked over the next 12 to 24 months.
We are looking for the brightest data, digital and tech talent in the industry to join us to build a revolutionary data and digital ecosystem from the ground up. It’ll be transformational work that will drive change across the industries we operate in.
Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join our Wesfarmers Corporate Solicitors Office and provide legal support to our Data and Digital Division.
You will be a part of our Wesfarmers Corporate Solicitors Office but located with our Data and Digital team in Melbourne CBD. This full-time role will allow you to build an in-depth understanding of the business operations and provide commercial legal support in real time.
This is a full-time permanent position.
What you’ll be doing
What you’ll need
The way we work
Our culture
We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.
We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment. This means promoting the development of our people and fostering a sense of belonging irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.
Why we think you’ll love working here
Next steps
This is a unique opportunity to jump in at the beginning of what we believe to be one of our most game-changing ambitions yet. If this sounds like the challenge you’re looking for, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ‘Apply’ button by Friday, 4 February 2022. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.
For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223.
We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent in Australia. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/datacareers