Woolworths Group

• Work with a supportive and collaborative team of lawyers making a tangible difference to the business
• Unique opportunity to work on richly rewarding and cutting-edge technology matters in a dynamic in-house environment
• Permanent role | Surry Hills Location

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the Group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Legal Services Group

As part of the broader Woolworths Legal, Industry and Government Relations team, the Legal Services Group supports the entire Woolworths Group ecosystem. Our team members provide thought leadership and professional and independent legal advice to secure optimum commercial outcomes, to manage the Group’s risk profile and to navigate our business through a complex legal and regulatory environment. We aspire to the highest of professional standards and deliver great experiences by being highly regarded business partners. We’re outcome focussed and always aim to deliver exceptional advice with a strong commercial and strategic understanding, in line with our Group values and purpose.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer, with experience in or enthusiasm for technology contracting, data and privacy related matters, to join our team. The role will work closely with our Senior Lawyer - Technology and a broader legal team across Digital, Brand & Enablement. The role is a permanent full time role, based in our Surry Hills, Sydney office and flexible working arrangements are available.

You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced Senior Lawyers and General Counsel within our team, with genuine mentorship and training opportunities.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will provide day-to-day strategic and commercial legal advice to a range of stakeholders within the Woolworths Group.

In particular, you will be responsible for:

• Providing practical and commercial advice on all aspects of information technology contracting matters (such as aaS, cloud, AI, software, hardware and related services), associated data, privacy and cyber security regulatory matters and general commercial law;
• Drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers and clients, with support from senior lawyers as required;
• Working in collaboration with legal colleagues to provide seamless legal advice and commercial guidance;
• Understanding our client’s business activities across a broad range of businesses within Woolworths Group; and
• Partnering closely with our internal technology stakeholders including digital technology, group technology commercial, procurement, risk and privacy teams to support key decisions.

What you’ll bring

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative and curious lawyer, able to demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor of Laws with 2-5 PQE legal experience (preferably gained with a reputable law firm or in-house), with proven contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Experience in technology contracting, data and privacy matters will be highly regarded (and an interest in, and willingness to learn, those things essential).
• Confidence to work independently, with the judgement to escalate where required.
• Sound legal and commercial judgement and a problem solving mindset.
• Flexibility, with a can-do approach and a commitment to providing excellent service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capacity to deal confidently with stakeholders across our business.

What you’ll experience

• Strong mentorship and development
• The ability to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend of in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.