Senior In-House Counsel

We're Hiring | Senior In-House Legal Counsel | Adelaide

An exciting opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a growing Australian-owned business.

Gauvin Group is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior In-House Legal Counsel to join our Adelaide Head Office.

As the parent company of Haircare Group and evo, Gauvin Group operates across a diverse portfolio of FMCG, professional haircare and omnichannel businesses, with both Australian and international operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys working closely with the business, influencing strategic decisions and providing practical legal advice that enables commercial success.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and partnering closely with our Managing Directors and Executive Leadership Team, you'll take ownership of a broad and varied legal portfolio, including:

Corporate and commercial contracts, negotiations and advisory

Intellectual property, trademarks and brand protection

Corporate governance, compliance and company secretarial responsibilities

Commercial risk management, disputes and regulatory matters

Property, insurance and employment law matters

Strategic projects, due diligence and M&A activities

You'll also lead and support our Legal Clerk, helping to deliver an effective and commercially responsive legal function across the Group.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident, pragmatic and commercially astute lawyer with:

5–7+ years' corporate and commercial legal experience, gained in-house and/or in private practice

Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills

Black letter law capability combined with a commercial and practical mindset

Sound commercial judgement and a solutions-focused approach

The ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives and business leaders

A current South Australian Practising Certificate

Experience across FMCG, international commercial matters and intellectual property will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just another legal role. It's an opportunity to be a trusted adviser at the heart of a dynamic, family-owned business, with genuine exposure to executive leadership, directors and the Board.

You'll enjoy variety, autonomy and the opportunity to influence decisions that shape the future of our businesses.

Adelaide, South Australia | Full Time

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and make a meaningful commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or share this opportunity with someone in your network.

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