Position Summary
Create the unthinkable and #ReimagineYourFuture with Samsung, one of the most successful and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We are a dynamic business, launching an incredible number and range of new products every year. We firmly believe that our product ecosystem and portfolio of innovation set our brand apart.We have an opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join Samsung Electronics Australia!
Role and Responsibilities
- Providing advice to the business on a broad range of legal matters including: general corporate and commercial advice, employment law, insolvency and securities law, competition and consumer laws, intellectual property, privacy and general litigation matters.
- Negotiating, reviewing and drafting agreements for all levels of the business in relation to broad and wide-ranging issues affecting all business operations.
- Reviewing marketing, website and Facebook materials.
- Assist with day-to-day operations of Samsung Legal compliance program
- Ongoing preparation of compliance related training materials and provision of face-to-face training for staff across the business in connection with relevant compliance-based issues
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years PQE.
- Previous experience in each of the areas of law detailed above, gained in a top tier law firm or in an in-house environment.
- Demonstrated ability to handle matters independently in a fast paced and challenging environment.
- Experience in dealing with all staffing levels and management (from board level to junior staff).
- You are energized by working as part of a close knit team and sharing knowledge
What sets us apart from the rest?
At the heart of our DNA is the pursuit of excellence and bringing innovation to everyone, faster than anyone. Join a talented team of energetic, passionate and hardworking people that are committed to the customer and delivering solid results. In return, we will give you the tools to help nourish your development, wellbeing and fast-track your career. When you work for Samsung Australia, you can look forward to:
- Competitive remuneration package rewarding your skills and contribution
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy seamless convenience with no extra cost
- Generous employee discount across Samsung products
- Free access to our onsite-gym equipped with modern facilities
- Barista-made coffee every Monday – on us!
- Ongoing professional development opportunities to empower your career growth
- Discounts across 400+ Retail Partners to expand your savings with exclusive perks beyond Samsung
- Quarterly Connection Events that unite our people and purpose
This role is employed via our workforce partner P2P, but you’ll work directly within Samsung Australia as a part of our one, onsite team enjoying the same environment, culture, and benefits.
Ways of Working
This role is based onsite 5 days per week at our Sydney Olympic Park office. While that structure keeps us connected, we do remain a flexible employer for life’s moments!
The nature of this role and level of responsibility may require reasonable additional hours over and above 37.5 hours per week and may also require work outside of ordinary hours.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years PQE
- Experience across corporate, commercial, employment, insolvency and securities, competition and consumer laws, intellectual property, privacy and general litigation
- Experience gained in a top tier law firm or in-house environment
- Demonstrated ability to handle matters independently in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Experience dealing with all staffing levels and management, from board level to junior staff
- Provision of compliance training and support for legal compliance program
- Based onsite 5 days per week at Sydney Olympic Park
Samsung Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Samsung Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Samsung Electronics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks is offered in U.S. entities, alongside family‑building support, caregiver resources, and adoption assistance. Semiconductor sites note fully paid parental leave for eligible employees and targeted programs for pregnancy and infant care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO equivalent to about 20 days per year for full‑time U.S. employees, increasing with tenure, is paired with company holidays. Some entities also promote flexible time initiatives and paid volunteer time.
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Retirement Support — Semiconductor units publicly detail a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, and other U.S. entities highlight strong retirement support. Additional financial programs such as student‑loan repayment and charitable‑gift matching bolster long‑term savings.
Samsung Electronics Insights
What We Do
Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth.
