General Counsel

About the role

Kogan.com is seeking a General Counsel to lead the legal, regulatory and governance function across the Kogan Group. It is a hands-on, high-impact role for a lawyer who gives sharp, practical advice at pace and acts as a trusted partner to the business. The role suits lawyers from a range of backgrounds, including in-house lawyers ready to step up and those with at least four years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier firm; prior in-house or Deputy General Counsel experience is not required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice on product compliance and marketing review, commercial contracts and regulatory matters, and M&A transactions
• Coordinate the Board of Directors and act as the principal internal legal sounding board for the business
• Brief and manage multiple external law firms across regulatory compliance, commercial transactions and other matters
• Work closely with the Directors, helping the business move quickly while managing risk sensibly

Required profile

• Law degree from a top law school and admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia
• At least four years' post-qualification experience, whether at a top-tier firm or in-house (not required)
• Ability to work with directors and senior leaders and explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely

Required skills

• Working knowledge of the Australian Consumer Law, privacy and advertising regulation
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Briefing and managing external counsel, including regulatory matters and regulator engagement
• Advising on marketing and promotional material
• Exposure to company secretarial and governance matters, including ASX Listing Rules and continuous disclosure
• Exposure to M&A, including due diligence and transaction documentation
• Strong organisation and attention to detail under tight deadlines
• A tech-savvy approach to AI and emerging technologies, and a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset