If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us Junior Legal Counsel The Role Bega Group has a newly created role within our legal team. You will join an experienced and well-regarded group of lawyers where you will have the responsibility to provide high-quality legal support primarily across Bega’s procurement and sales teams and a rare opportunity to grow your experience in general commercial legal work in an exciting FMCG environment. This role would suit a junior lawyer enthusiastic about commercial law with an understanding of the demands and pace required when working in house. Ideally you will have contract review, drafting and negotiation experience in manufacturing, procurement and/or sales. The Legal Counsel (Junior) will provide legal support in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment, prepare accurate and outcome focused documents and advice, and have strong research, communication and organisational skills to deliver legal services across the Bega Group. This is an exciting role for a junior lawyer that ideally has 1-3 years of post-admission experience. The role is based in our Docklands offices in Melbourne. Responsibilities Build on your legal experience to deliver timely, accurate and commercially driven legal advice across the Bega Group, with a focus on procurement and sales functions Draft, review and assist with negotiating agreements, including large tenders, and implement successful contracting strategies Draft correspondence and prepare research and analysis while applying excellent attention to detail Work effectively with other legal team members to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, proactively address legal risk in the business and support and promote ethical decision-making About you A Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor Degree, with strong academic results A current Australian legal practising certificate 1-3 years’ post admission experience, preferably including some time at a top tier law firm Previous in-house experience in a similar environment welcomed, although not required Bega Group Story Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future Life at Bega Group Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team. Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance Applications At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.