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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Onsite
Kogan.com is seeking a General Counsel to lead the legal, regulatory and governance function across the Kogan Group. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a lawyer who can give sharp, practical advice at pace and act as a trusted partner to the business.
The role is open to lawyers from a range of backgrounds, including in-house lawyers ready to step up and lawyers with at least four years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier firm. Prior in-house or Deputy General Counsel experience is not required.
This is a rare opportunity for someone with commercial acumen and hunger to access the full spectrum of legal work at an ASX-listed business: from product compliance and marketing review, through commercial contracts and regulatory matters, to M&A transactions and coordination of the Board of Directors. Working closely with the Directors, you'll be the principal internal legal sounding board for the business, and you'll brief and manage multiple external law firms across regulatory compliance, commercial transactions and everything in between.
We want a General Counsel who doesn't advise from the sidelines, but gets close to the commercial detail and helps us move quickly while managing risk sensibly.
At Kogan.com, we move fast, challenge the status quo, and lean into the technology that has made us a household name. You'll be joining a high-performance environment where your advice directly shapes the trajectory of one of Australia's most iconic eCommerce retailers.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
You will hold a law degree from a top law school, be admitted to practise as a lawyer in Australia, and combine strong legal capability with genuine commercial nous. Beyond that, each of the following would be a good attribute to bring:
At least four years' post-qualification experience, whether at a top-tier firm or in-house
Working knowledge of the Australian Consumer Law, privacy and advertising regulation
Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes
Experience briefing and managing external counsel, including on regulatory matters and engagement with regulators
Experience advising on marketing and promotional material
Exposure to company secretarial and governance matters, including ASX Listing Rules and continuous disclosure
Exposure to M&A, including due diligence and transaction documentation
The gravitas to work with directors and senior leaders, and the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely
Strong organisation and attention to detail across multiple matters and tight deadlines
A tech-savvy approach, using AI and emerging technologies to work more productively
A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset geared towards continuous improvement and scalable legal processes
Work with an incredible team to solve important challenges, helping to drive Australia and New Zealand's eCommerce future
Ownership, autonomy and little red tape, with work that has a real impact
Be at the forefront of the eCommerce industry with a company that is a Pioneer of eCommerce in Australia
Be an Intrapreneur, playing a hands-on role in shaping our strategy at our HQ
A range of employee benefits such as: complimentary Kogan First Membership, team exclusive discounts, Health & Wellness program, Learning & Development and Lunch & Learns, Team Member Recruitment Referral program, Company and team events and celebrations and extensive career development opportunities plus much more!
Upload your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your interest in the position and how you think you can help grow the Kogan business.
Hot tip: generic Cover Letters won't cut it here! Stand out with an application that shows a deep knowledge of the Kogan.com business and how we operate.
Innovative thinking got our business to where it is now, so we look for like-minded problem solvers. As a first step in our process, all new candidates will be sent testing, so keep an eye out for it!
We're Kogan.com, Pioneers of eCommerce in Australia. We offer rewarding careers where you build your skills, are mentored by the best in the industry, and share your expertise in an innovative company where your ideas and opinions count. Your work will have an immediate impact on transforming the Australian and New Zealand retail environment.
Kogan.com is a fast-paced business, so our vacancy close dates are subject to change. We assess applications as they are received, so don't wait to apply!
All new Kogan.com team members are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights.
