Corporate Compliance Manager - Global Manufacturer

ProActive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global seeks an experienced legal and compliance leader to drive and own the corporate compliance function across its Australian operations. You will report to the Managing Director and partner with senior leadership to shape governance, regulatory strategy and commercial risk management.

You will oversee regulatory obligations including competition law, privacy and modern slavery, while advancing practical, business-friendly compliance frameworks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal and compliance experience in FMCG, manufacturing or distribution sectors.
• LLB or equivalent and current Australian practising certificate.
• Strong expertise in Australian Competition and Consumer Law, privacy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's corporate compliance function and ensure adherence to legislation and governance standards.
• Provide strategic, commercially practical legal and compliance advice to the Managing Director and senior leadership.
• Oversee compliance across competition law, privacy, modern slavery, export controls, AML and other obligations.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documentation to protect the organisation's interests.
• Develop, implement and improve compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with General Counsel and external advisers on legal matters.
• Manage compliance audits, investigations, statutory reporting and corrective actions.
• Deliver compliance training and promote a culture of ethical conduct and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across functions to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.

Skills

Legal and compliance leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

FMCG/manufacturing sector knowledge

Australian law

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Australian practising certificate

Job description

• - Are you a commercially astute legal and compliance professional who thrives on navigating complex regulatory environments and providing practical, strategic advice?
• - Do you combine strong legal expertise with emotional intelligence, sound judgement and the confidence to influence senior executives?
• - Have you built your career within FMCG, manufacturing or product distribution, with an understanding of the commercial and compliance complexities of wholesale and dealer networks?

The Client:

Our client is a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organisation with a long-established presence in Australia and a global reputation for innovation, quality and engineering excellence.

With a diverse portfolio of products and solutions, an established national distribution network and strong relationships across industrial and commercial markets, the organisation continues to build on its reputation for operational excellence and long-term customer partnerships.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, successful and globally recognised business in a highly influential role, reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with senior leadership to shape corporate compliance, governance and commercial risk management.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisations corporate compliance function, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Provide strategic, commercially practical legal and compliance advice to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Oversee compliance across Competition and Consumer Law, privacy, modern slavery, export controls, anti-money laundering and other relevant regulatory obligations.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements and legal documentation, protecting the organisations interests.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve compliance frameworks, policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Partner with General Counsel and external legal advisers on commercial, contractual and corporate legal matters.
• Manage compliance audits, investigations, statutory reporting and corrective actions.
• Deliver compliance training and promote a strong culture of ethical conduct, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across business functions to identify, assess and proactively mitigate legal and commercial risks.

About You:

You are a calm, measured and highly personable legal and compliance professional who combines sound legal judgement with strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for compliance.

Collaborative, approachable and emotionally intelligent, you are equally comfortable advising senior executives on strategic matters and rolling up your sleeves to deliver practical solutions.

You Bring:

• 7+ years relevant legal and compliance experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, industrial products or a sales and distribution environment.
• A relevant Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and current Australian practising certificate.
• Strong expertise in Australian Competition and Consumer Law, commercial contracts, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting a manufacturer or product-based business operating through wholesale, dealer or distribution networks will be highly regarded.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance frameworks, policies and risk management strategies.
• Excellent commercial acumen, analytical capability and contract negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence and emotional intelligence to influence executive leadership.
• A composed, collaborative and hands-on approach, with high integrity, reliability and a commitment to long-term business success.
• Experience within a multinational or complex corporate environment will be advantageous.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of corporate compliance within a highly respected global organisation, working directly with executive leadership and making a meaningful contribution to the business' governance, commercial success and long-term growth.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.