Strategic Corporate Compliance Leader—Governance & Risk

Proactive Global; 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

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.