Our mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world. This allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. We have an open culture that breeds outrageously extraordinary leaders who embody the leadership mindset of Shark Ninja.
Shark Ninja is expanding our APAC business and scaling it rapidly. Our two brands, Shark, and Ninja, have enjoyed unprecedented growth in the past 5 years, driven mainly by the very strong innovation pipeline on both brands. Given this success in our existing markets, Shark Ninja has embarked on a bold plan for growing APAC business, in which Australia plays a critical role. We have taken over this market from our distributors, so that we can run them directly and drive strong growth, behind innovation and investments.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Chief Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will be based in Sydney, Australia.
Position Overview: Reporting to the APAC Legal Director and ANZ Managing Director, the Chief Legal Counsel ANZ will partner closely with our ANZ MD and other ANZ business leaders to ensure legal compliance of corporate and business matters.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you will get to do: Oversee legal matters for Australia and New Zealand, providing occasional support for other Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries as needed.
Advise ANZ senior leadership on legal compliance related to corporate and business activities.
Conduct legal and regulatory research, providing support and analysis.
Offer professional advice and manage disputes, litigation, regulatory issues, and other contentious matters.
Draft and review a comprehensive range of commercial and legal documents.
Translate legal documents and company correspondence as required.
Stay updated on new laws and regulations that may impact on the company.
Liaise with and maintain good cooperation with external professionals and regulatory bodies.
Deliver internal training on legal issues and risk management.
Manage the filing and organization of correspondence and documents.
Participate in various ad hoc assignments as needed.
Experience: Bachelor's degree in law (LLB); Australian Legal Practice Qualification is a plus.
APAC practice is a must.
Minimum of 8 years of legal experience with reputable law firms or multinational corporations.
In-depth knowledge of Australia and New Zealand legislation with a general understanding of regulations across the Asia-Pacific region.
Strong legal expertise combined with robust business acumen.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; self-motivated, capable of working independently, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Exceptional research skills, good interpersonal abilities, and sound judgment.
Native English speaker or proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Occasional business travel may be required.
Lead us to be "RARELY SATISFIED"
Make things better each day; "PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION"
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that "DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE"
Deliver something great; "WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT"
Be clear and honest, "COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT."
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a legal counsel?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Have you completed a qualification in law?
How would you rate your English language skills?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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