Job Description

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 

• Working closely with senior management to provide sound and commercially astute legal advice
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation
• Providing advice on regulatory matters
• Engaging and managing external legal advisers 
• Educating team members on legal developments

What you’ll need 

• At least 10 years post admission experience with extensive experience in privacy and data protection, as well as experience in a broad range of commercial, corporate and regulatory law across a variety of issues
• Proven experience in working with businesses to arrive at commercial outcomes
• Demonstrated capability in advising on commercial contracts (including procurement contracts); privacy and data protection; and competition and consumer law
• Ability to adopt a pragmatic and level-headed approach to ensure a quick turnaround when providing advice and support to our businesses
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication capabilities
• An ability to work well with others but also autonomously as required
• A genuine interest and passion to learn and develop new skills 

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

• Accelerate our data journey. We’ve worked hard at building an environment for you to lead change. It’s an opportunity to intellectually stretch yourself as you work with one of the largest data sets in the country on a variety of complex problems that will make a big impact. 
• Be backed to succeed. With data and digital being a key priority for our CEO and our company having a clear data-driven vision, your work is more than an initiative, it’s a game changer. In addition, you’ll have access to leading-edge technology and be encouraged and supported in your development, which enables you to achieve great things.
• Work with the best and brightest. In a community of industry-leading innovators with a diverse and deep set of skills and experience, you will learn, collaborate, and co-create to achieve results. 
• Benefit from variety and balance. Combine your thought-leading approach and hands-on expertise as you collaborate on projects across our businesses. Owning your craft, this role allows you to find the right balance between stretch and sustainability, work and life. 

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