Legal Counsel

_{21st August, 2026}

About DBG Health & Operations  
At DBG Health, we are Defined by Good. Guided by a simple but powerful purpose: to create a world where feeling better is a right, not a privilege. Every day, millions of people rely on us for access to affordable, innovative health, wellness, and beauty solutions that make a genuine impact. Headquartered in Melbourne, we are a global-scale, privately owned organisation, powered by over 1,500 passionate professionals, united by a mission to help people feel better, live well, and thrive. 
 
The Operations division brings together Information Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, the Project Management Office, and Scientific Affairs to support and enable all key divisions across the group. Operating at both strategic and operational levels, our operations team ensure seamless systems, robust governance, efficient supply chains, and scientific integrity, empowering DBG Health's divisions to perform at their best and deliver exceptional outcomes for customers, partners, and patients alike. 
 
About The Role
 
DBG Health is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Beauty Legal team based in Sydney for a 12mth FIxed-Term contract. Reporting to the General Counsel - Beauty ANZ, you will provide pragmatic legal advice and support across our Beauty portfolio, partnering with stakeholders throughout the full product lifecycle from innovation and brand development through to marketing, sales and supply chain operations.

This is a dynamic and business-facing role where you will work closely with Marketing, D2C, R&D and commercial teams to protect and enhance the company's brands, manage legal and regulatory risk, and support the achievement of strategic and commercial objectives in a fast-paced consumer products environment.
 
Role & Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused legal advice across the Beauty business, supporting brand development, innovation, marketing, sales, supply chain and procurement activities.
• Manage intellectual property portfolios, including trade marks, IP protection strategies and licensing arrangements.
• Review and approve advertising, marketing and product claims, label artwork, new product development initiatives and regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including agency, influencer, procurement, supply, distribution and logistics contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on competition and consumer law compliance, pricing and promotional activities, and dispute resolution matters.
• Deliver legal training, guidance and risk mitigation strategies to support compliance and informed decision-making across the business.

• Minimum 3 years' post-admission experience, ideally gained within an FMCG, consumer goods, beauty, health or similar commercial environment.
• Strong experience across intellectual property, commercial contracting and general corporate or commercial legal matters.
• Demonstrated expertise advising on marketing, advertising, branding, consumer law and regulatory compliance issues.
• Ability to provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice that balances commercial outcomes with effective risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner across multiple business functions.
• Admitted to practice in Australia, with international legal exposure viewed favourably.

• Exclusive employee discounts via the DBG Health Employee Shop, including MCoBeauty, Esmi Skin Minerals, Nude by Nature, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Chemist's Own and more.  
• Acacia EAP Wellbeing Support, providing confidential 24/7 counselling, mental health support, financial coaching, and manager assistance. 
• Join a values-driven, supportive, and friendly culture within a dynamic, fast-growing business that actively promotes professional development and internal mobility.  
• Enjoy the ability to work autonomously in an empowering environment that supports ownership, accountability and personal success.  
• Access to the Bastas Academy for Health Leadership (via Melbourne Business School), supporting emerging and senior leaders with industry-leading programs, coaching, and development.  
• DBG Health Leadership Academy, offering structured leadership development, mentoring, and clear career progression pathways.