A new role means a new way to win together. We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and at the heart of our continued success lies our 115,000 team members working across the country. If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity, take the next step and explore another way your work can have impact and make a difference.
Because of our size, who we are and what we do, each day brings with it a lot of complexity that our legal team make simple. With a deep understanding of Coles Group’s goals and values, we’re able to provide practical and commercial advice that helps us all win.
The Commercial Legal team supports the procurement and merchandise functions across Coles Group. We work closely with business stakeholders on commercial contracting, supplier relationships, strategic projects, governance and the management of legal and regulatory risk.
This is a 12-month fixed-term Legal Counsel opportunity within the Commercial Legal team. Reporting to a Managing Legal Counsel, you’ll work across both procurement and merchandise and advise on a varied portfolio of commercial matters.
The role offers broad in-house exposure within one of Australia’s largest retailers. You’ll take ownership of matters from initial instruction through to completion, work directly with key business stakeholders and contribute to supplier arrangements, sourcing initiatives, strategic projects and improvements to commercial processes.
You’ll manage a range of matters autonomously, with support from experienced senior lawyers and specialist legal teams where an issue is particularly complex or high risk. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop experience across different business portfolios and contribute to a collaborative Commercial Legal team.
You’re a commercially minded lawyer who provides clear, practical advice and enjoys working closely with the business. You’re comfortable taking ownership of matters, exercising sound judgement and managing competing priorities, while recognising when an issue requires escalation or specialist input.
You bring a collaborative approach and are interested in developing broad commercial experience across both procurement and merchandise.
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au
Job ID: 192452
Employment Type: Fixed Term
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Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, with an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally. We employ more than 115,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and we welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week.
We are one of Australia’s largest employers and our workforce includes in store, corporate, manufacturing, distribution, and fulfilment. Our team members reflect the diverse communities in which we operate and we strive to make Coles a great place to work.
• Our vision is to become the most trusted retailer in Australia and grow long-term shareholder value.
• Our purpose is Helping Australians eat and live better every day.
• Our priority is to provide leading food, drink, and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable, and healthy for our customers every day, both in-store and online.
