Exciting opportunity exists for a mid level commercial lawyer to join Ford as Legal Counsel Mid level commercial lawyer with 4 to 6 years’ PQE Broad range of legal work across Australia, NZ and the broader region Direct engagement with stakeholders within Australia and globally About the client Our client, Ford Motor Company of Australia (Ford Australia) is a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, founded in Geelong in 1925. Australia is a key product development hub for Ford, with a local design and engineering team leading the development of vehicles sold in approximately 180 markets globally. In addition, Ford Australia operates an import, marketing and sales operation with an extensive authorised dealer network throughout Australia. As Australia’s largest automotive employer, this organisation is committed to providing services, experiences, and software that will continue to power the freedom of movement for all Australians, now and for generations to come. About the role An exciting opportunity exists for a mid level commercial lawyer to join Ford as Legal Counsel. In this in-house role, you will support commercial operations across Australia, New Zealand and the broader region. Reporting to the Lead Counsel and Company Secretary, you will be responsible for managing and advising on a range of legal matters including commercial transactions, market compliance, privacy, competition and consumer law, franchising and corporate governance. About you This role is ideal for a driven, proactive, commercially astute mid level lawyer with 4 to 6 years’ quality commercial advisory and contractual drafting experience gained from a reputable law firm and/or dynamic in-house environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders. Quality commercial law experience is essential to the role. Experience across privacy, technology/connectivity and consumer law matters will be highly beneficial. Experience in the automotive sector will be an advantage but is not essential. Your strong technical capability is balanced by a responsive, pragmatic, commercially astute, service oriented and outcomes focused approach. You are able to confidently interact with a range of stakeholders. You are accountable, credible, collaborative and capable of communicating in a clear and concise manner. In this role, you will have access to interesting and varied work as well as benefits including lifestyle benefits, heavily discounted lease car options and additional leave. Ford Australia is an inclusive employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorised to work in Australia (verification required upon hire). Please note that the successful candidate will also be required to complete a pre-employment background and national police check. Location: Melbourne Reference: MCNM21897 To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact our exclusively retained consultant, Nalini Moore: E: nalini.moore@mahlab.com.au Mahlab is Australia’s leading independent legal recruitment consultancy. We specialise in placing lawyers into corporations, government and private practice law firms throughout Australia and internationally. For industry and salary advice, or to register your details for consideration, please visit our website www.mahlab.com.au or contact us in Melbourne (03) 9629 2111 and Sydney (02) 9241 1199.
