About us

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is a premium focused, global leader in wine with strong positions in key global markets, supported by an unrivalled global footprint, business model, award-winning premium brand portfolio and a talented global team of over 2,500 people. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), we know that it’s the thinkers, makers and doers who have the most impact as we strive towards being recognized as the world’s most admired premium wine company.

TWE is the largest exporter of Australian wine to Asia, with our brands – especially Penfolds, Wolf Blass and Wynns - increasingly well known in the region’s more established wine markets. We have exciting plans in place to develop our Country of Origin offering with recently released wines from the US, France and Chile.

What’s in it for you

• Attractive remuneration and healthcare benefits

• 20 days of paid annual leave per year

• Flexible work arrangement to support your wellbeing

• Outstanding career development opportunities to realise your full potential

• Collaborative and inclusive culture where people and performance thrive

About the role:

• Lead on legal aspects of commercial activities within the sales, marketing and supply functions across assigned regions in Asia, including but not limited to:

• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and managing contracts and tenders for procurement, product supply and quality, trade promotions and other related matters

• Providing guidance and education on contract template, system and best practices

• Managing distribution related docs (other than contracts) as required

• Reviewing and approving marketing materials and campaigns

• Participating in Gates review and approval process for NPDs

• Advise the finance, tax, treasury, corporate governance and human resources functions on legal issues and risks as required from time to time.

• Monitor regulatory changes and update Head of Legal on key legal developments and implications.

• Develop, localize and implement group policies and procedures on relevant legal topics of focused areas.

• Streamline and improve legal related processes/work flows through adopting new tools/techs and cross function engagement.

• Design and deliver regular training sessions under training scheme and respond to specific training needs.

• Coordinate the use of local and international external legal advisers in relation to these activities, and track and manage the legal fee spend against budget.

Key Challenges:

• Resolve conflicts effectively with external and internal stakeholders by ensuring business decisions are made swiftly and with a comprehensive understanding of legal risks

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Group Legal and line management on legal matters

• Deliver timely and accurate in-house legal advice that supports the business objectives

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to quality and responsiveness

• Maintain strong communication, negotiation and drafting skills

• Be aware of and respect cross-cultural differences

• Act independently and prioritize competing matters efficiently

• Adapt to changing business needs and legal environments across different regions in Asia

• Manage multiple jurisdictions and legal systems with proficiency and accuracy

About you:

• Master degree or above

• High calibre commercial lawyer with 1-3 years’ experience in MNCs or law firm

• Oversea experience preferred

• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to quickly assess business transactions, and provide clear and concise guidance in ambiguous circumstances

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English and Chinese

• Credibility, professionalism and strong personal integrity