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You will assist the Country Legal Manager with review, support and secure legal aspects of the businesses and operations of IKEA Australia and IKEA New Zealand.
Job Responsibility:
Cooperate with, integrate in the business with, and build good relations with, stakeholders to secure sustainable solutions
Pro-actively support the management and other stakeholders
Review, draft and negotiate contracts
Secure rights and assess obligations to reduce exposure to legal risks and to optimise business opportunities
Actively cooperate with Group Legal & Governance to secure alignment of global and country specific agenda
Contribute and support the implementation of business plans, development projects and corresponding roadmap
Implement standard processes and ways of working for the legal area within the Ingka Group
Develop competence and provide education to relevant stakeholders in the area of laws and regulations
Provide expert knowledge around legal topics and influence stakeholders to secure the business from a legal and governance perspective
Be equipped with strong stakeholder management and communication skills to influence and advise on different legal topics
Negotiate and take initiative to explore all alternatives when handling legal disputes to reach a desirable outcome for all relevant parties
Explore and implement digital and online tool solutions that build efficiency
Manage time and handle multiple and conflicting deadlines and administration tasks
Work autonomously independently, in a team environment in office and across remote settings
Pay attention to details and maintain high standards when getting tasks done
Requirements:
A university degree in law - Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)
A current Australian or New Zealand practising certificate
3 – 6 years PQE with a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house experience (ideally FMCG experience) in Australia and New Zealand
Extensive experience in commercial contracting and ideally a good understanding of consumer law and property law
Sound knowledge and experienced in application of Australian and New Zealand law and regulation
Passion to grow and gain experience in different areas of law
A problem-solving mindset and strong commercial acumen
Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences, ensuring clarity and accessibility, and comfortable in dealing with ambiguity
Personal qualities that align with IKEA’s vision, IKEA values and IKEA ways of working
What we offer:
5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
15% Co-worker discount
Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
Free Co-worker parking
Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers)
Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)