About the job
Why Valvoline Global Operations?
Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.
Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.
When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.
Opportunity
We are seeking a qualified legal professional to join our team in Baulkham Hills as a Legal Counsel. This is a corporate strategic counsel role where you will be successfully delivering legal and commercial solutions in a highly dynamic market.
You will be responsible for the legal function including but not limited to contract management and maintenance, third party risk management (due diligence). The function will also support Valvoline's license to operate, compliance, and secretarial obligations as well as the support in the drafting, negotiating and execution of agreements across the region.
In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising a broad range of commercial contracts and other agreements (including, but not limited to: distributor, service and supply agreements, marketing, sponsorship and promotion agreements, and employment contracts
Preparing resolutions and updating corporate documentation in accordance with business needs and legal requirements
Maintaining structure and records of intercompany service, license and other agreements, in consultation with the applicable departments
Managing and maintaining 3rd party risk management overview
Providing a broad spectrum of legal support (not limited to) on general legal advice, employment law matters, general litigation, commercial contracts, competition, personal data etc
Maintaining sound relationships with the Australia Pacific (and Rest of Asia where applicable) business across all functions including Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing and Human Resources
Assisting with miscellaneous legal administration tasks as directed by the Lead Counsel
Engaging in efforts to proactively identify and mitigate legal exposure and litigation costs
To Be Successful, You Will Have
Ideally a minimum of 5 years PQE as an in-house legal counsel / sole counsel
Ability to anticipate and analyse legal issues
Proven ability to proactively build internal and external stakeholder relationships
High degree of professional ethics, integrity and values
A proactive and positive attitude with the ability to use initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high attention to detail
Benefits Of Joining The Valvoline Team
Competitive Remuneration Package: Generous base salary/wage + 11.5% super + bonus incentive program & 20% annual leave loading
Wellbeing: 2 paid wellness days per year & access to our Employee Assistance Program
Recognition Programs: Annual ANZ Award Ceremony & Hands on Expertise Awards quarterly
Endless Opportunities: Global career opportunities, ongoing training & development & access to Pathfinder: a one-stop location for leadership and professional development resources
Additional Information
Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter
The successful candidate must complete a pre-employment medical assessment and undergo background/criminal history checks for any items which may be relevant to the duties of the role
Applicants must be authorised to work in Australia, and must live in the geographical location of the position
Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.
The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email
[email protected] to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Requisition ID: 644
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