Commencing end of April 2025
A bit about us
If you are looking for a fantastic team and a challenging, fast, and dynamic work environment, you are at the right place!
On our journey to making a positive difference across the world, you will work with passionate people in an innovative and collaborative organisation as we inspire wellness through #Purpose Led Careers
We are dedicated to our customers, community and environment and are looking for similar-minded talent to join us! As an equal opportunity employer, we care deeply about creating an inclusive workplace where our team members feel valued, respected, and empowered.
Our total rewards package offering includes additional annual leave, bonuses, wellness programs, health benefits, flexible and remote working arrangements, and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are regional specific.
With over 3,400 team members working across the globe, our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness, backed by science. We have 3 business segments - Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care - supporting whole - family health and happiness across 7 international brands.
What this means for you
The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily.
Your role within the team

This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team based in Melbourne on a 12-month contract (maternity leave cover), to support our markets in Australia and New Zealand, as well as from time to time assisting other key global markets throughout the US, Europe, Asia and emerging new markets.
This role will provide administrative and legal support across a range of diverse brands within the Health and Happiness Group (Swisse’s parent company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange), including Swisse, Biostime, Zesty Paws, Dodie, Good Gout and others. It will provide exposure to a variety of fast paced commercial matters and require a pragmatic mindset with a positive and enthusiastic approach, with a strong attention to detail and a strong technical legal skillset.
You will be part of a supportive, collaborative and high-performing legal team. The work will be varied but will broadly involve administrative tasks with legal team oversight (e.g., company secretary support, raising Purchase Orders and invoices on behalf of the legal team etc), including contract drafting and reviews, legal interpretation and providing legal advice - whilst always adopting a solution focussed and commercial mindset. You will also assist in fostering relationships across the business in a collaborative manner and have an interest in understanding the commercial drivers behind our business strategy to deliver accurate and thorough legal advice.
You will gain exposure to and work closely with a range of areas across the local and international business including sales, marketing, finance and operations. A key part of your role when advising business teams will be to ensure legal compliance and prepare legal advice which is well supported, carefully researched and thoroughly considered.
This is a great opportunity for a junior lawyer who is keen to develop their legal skills, work hard, thrive in challenging environments, but also enjoy a healthy work/life balance in a dynamic, fast paced and collegiate environment.
Key responsibilities include:

• Administrative support to the legal team, including with respect to company secretarial matters;
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, which may include:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement,
  • Supply Agreements,
  • Ambassador Agreements,
  • Licence Agreements,
  • Trading Terms.
• Assisting with providing advice and reviews of online and offline marketing materials, labels and other collateral material used to drive sales,
• Assisting with providing high quality, thorough and comprehensive legal advice to the legal team and business,
• Assisting with preparing and updating standard operating procedures in line with corporate governance principles,
• Simplifying complex legal challenges and providing clear recommendations to business teams,
• Flexible, open minded and solution focussed approach,
• Building collaborative, collegiate relationships with the legal team and broader business teams both locally and abroad,
• Contributing to the high performance, dynamic and collegiate culture of the legal team,
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team,
• Assist with the implementation of systems and processes for the effective and efficient management of legal matters,
• Assist the legal team with the development and updating of legal precedents,
• Manage and maintain confidentiality with respect to sensitive legal matters.

Desired Skills & Experience
We look for people who have what it takes to make an impact; who can challenge us to go further while pushing themselves to deliver exciting & ambitious results.
To make sure we’re setting new starters up for success, we ask that you meet a few criteria relevant to the role to be considered for this opportunity:

• Australian Law degree,
• Minimum of 2 years post-admission experience,
• Current Australian Practicing Certificate,
• Private practice (corporate group), preferably with secondment experience desirable
• Small, Medium or Top tier law firm experience desirable,
• Team oriented and collaborative approach,
• Excellent technical legal capacity,
• Solution focused and pragmatic,
• Ability to simplify complex legal challenges and provide clear recommendations and solutions.

H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse & inclusive workplace & aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination & harassment, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, religions, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and cultures, & our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, & the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable.
If you have what it takes, please apply via the online portal & we will be in touch soon. We move quickly & may fill the role prior to the application close date, so we suggest you get in touch today!