Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

THE ICONIC is Australia and New Zealand’s leading online fashion, sport, kids and lifestyle retailer. We create seamless and inspiring experiences for our customers, our people and our partners so that they can express the best version of themselves through the transformative power of fashion, sports, beauty and lifestyle. We DREAM BIG through collaboration and innovation, and we bring incredible ideas to life. We are a passionate group of people committed to designing the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand, and helping to make lasting change for the better of all communities involved.  

At THE ICONIC we actively identify the best talent globally and consciously recognise both young, emerging talent along with experienced senior level management, creating a unique working experience of both innovative, go-getter spirit and expert, seasoned specialists. Join us to be part of one great team who dreams big, and are #strongertogether.

More about the role…

This is a great opportunity for a Legal counsel who is looking at advancing their legal career.  

In this position, you will join a small yet powerful team, reporting directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance. You will offer legal advice on a broad spectrum of legal, compliance, governance, and risk issues related to THE ICONIC's business operations

 About You

You are a dynamic and passionate lawyer who thinks creatively, capable of engaging with all areas of the business on multiple projects while keeping up in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Specifically you are / have / hold:

• Collaborative in nature, with experience advising and influencing stakeholders, and building strong relationships across the business.
• Interest in e-commerce, fashion, retail, high growth, scale-up or tech related matters;
• Good understanding and knowledge of the legislative and regulatory landscape pertinent to THE ICONIC's business operations, coupled with a strong interest in tracking developments in Australia and New Zealand.
• Ability to identify, mitigate and manage risks in a manner that aligns with the organisations’ risk appetite and objectives, whilst also exercising good judgement;
• Strong team player, who has the ability to work in a small yet focused regional team, and also work seamlessly with the wider Global Legal Team in other jurisdictions;
• Excellent communicator with the ability to adapt communication styles to various audiences and explain complex matters in a straightforward way;
• Innovative legal operations mindset with the ability to identify and implement better ways of doing things; 

 Responsibilities:

• Support the legal team with all functional areas of THE ICONIC’s business including Commercial, Operations, Marketing/Customer, Tech, Data and Product, People & Culture to provide clear, sound and commercially pragmatic advice across a variety of subject areas including employment law, commercial contracts, consumer protection law, competition law, privacy law and intellectual property law;
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements;
• Provide support in managing commercial disputes and regulatory matters
• Help review campaign and marketing collateral, including promotional or customer-facing terms and conditions, under the supervision of senior counsel to ensure compliance.
• Assist in identifying training needs and support the development of training resources. Participate in delivering training sessions tailored to functional areas within THE ICONIC’s business.
• Monitor legislation developments relevant to the e-commerce industry with guidance, and help prepare templates and legal updates for circulation among stakeholders, including senior leadership and governance committees.
• Work with colleagues at Global Fashion Group on group-wide legal, governance, and compliance initiatives, providing support for the development and delivery of compliance programmes.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Legal & Compliance to achieve strategic objectives for the legal function. Seek guidance and mentorship from senior team members to develop skills and gain experience in legal practice.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years PQE in a reputable law firm, or alternatively in-house in a large multinational corporation, with strong drafting and negotiation skills and business advisory on complex legal and compliance matters. 
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) with strong academic credentials and a current Australian practising certificate;
• Experience with Word and/or GSuite, as well as comfortable with utilising/exploring other technologies.

 Why you'll love THE ICONIC

 From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work. Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

• Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
• The learning collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons, and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year 
• Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
• Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
• People & Planet Positive. From our ethical sourcing and sustainability strategies to our community engagement and diversity, our responsibility is multifaceted, and each of these facets are equally important. 
• Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
• People  first. Access our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. 
• Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.
• Refer a friend. Enjoy a referral reward for successfully referring someone to THE ICONIC.

 Additional Information

 We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly: talent.attraction@theiconic.com.au