Legal & Compliance Advisor (Consulting / Flexible Engagement)-Chinese Speaking

SF International; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. invites an experienced Legal & Compliance Advisor to support its international supply chain operations across Australia and New Zealand.

The role provides pragmatic legal guidance on commercial contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and operational risk in a fast-paced business environment. You will work closely with management and operations, review contracts and workplace policies, liaise with external law firms as needed, and ensure adherence to Australian

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible law degree and be legally qualified in relevant jurisdictions.
• Minimum 4–5+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house roles.
• Strong ability to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts including customer and supplier agreements
• Provide employment law guidance, review contracts and workplace policies
• Support regulatory compliance and corporate governance across Australia and NZ
• Liaise with external law firms for specialized advice
• Offer day-to-day legal support to management and operations

Skills

Excellent communication

Practical legal advice

Cross-functional teamwork

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Australian/UK/US legal qualification

Eligibility to practice law in Australia

Job description

Legal & Compliance Advisor (Consulting / Flexible Engagement)-Chinese Speaking

S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 002352.SZ, 6936.HK) was founded in 1993 in Shunde, Guangdong, with its headquarters located in Shenzhen, China. After years of development, SF has grown into the largest integrated logistics service provider in China and Asia, and the fourth largest globally.

SF continues to expand and optimize its logistics ecosystem, offering a wide range of services including time-definite express, economy express, freight, cold chain and pharmaceutical logistics, intra-city instant delivery, international express, international freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. With advanced technological capabilities, SF is building a digital supply chain ecosystem and is committed to becoming a “globally respected and leading intelligent logistics solutions provider.”

SF upholds its core values of “Customer Centered, Honesty Based, and Love Oriented,” and embraces a corporate spirit of Be professional & dedicated, Be self-critical, Be pioneering. The company is dedicated to continuously enhancing customer experience and service value.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Advisor to support our growing international supply chain operations across Australia and New Zealand.

This role works closely with management and operational teams to provide commercially practical legal advice across a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and operational risk.

The position is best suited to a commercially minded legal professional who is confident working in a fast-paced business environment and able to deliver pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contract Support

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer contracts, supplier agreements, partnership agreements, and logistics service contracts

• Identify legal risks and provide practical risk mitigation strategies

• Support internal stakeholders in understanding contractual obligations and key risk areas

Employment & HR Legal Advice

• Provide legal guidance on employment law matters in collaboration with HR

• Review employment contracts, contractor arrangements, and workplace policies

• Advise on employee relations issues including disciplinary processes, workplace investigations, and termination matters

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Support compliance with relevant Australian laws and regulations, including commercial law, corporate governance, and workplace legislation

• Provide guidance on privacy and data protection obligations

• Assist in developing and improving internal compliance frameworks and procedures

Business Legal Support

• Provide day-to-day legal support to management and operational teams

• Identify and assess legal risks across business operations

• Liaise with external law firms where specialised legal advice is required

Key Requirements / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) is mandatory

• Legal qualification obtained in Australia, the UK, or the US is highly preferred

• Minimum 4–5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in commercial law, corporate law, or in-house legal roles

• Qualified to practice law in Australia is preferred, or strong demonstrated experience in Australian legal framework

• Proven experience advising businesses on contracts, employment law, compliance, and corporate legal matters

• Strong ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or international trade industries is highly regarded

• Mandarin Chinese language capability is required