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General Counsel

Godfrey HirstAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
18 days ago
Job description

Mohawk Flooring Oceania is looking for a strategic legal leader to join our Senior Management Team. As General Counsel and Company Secretary, you’ll play a critical role in guiding our legal, governance, and compliance activities across Australia and New Zealand. This role can be based in Auckland, New Zealand or Geelong, Australia.

Mohawk Flooring Oceania is part of NYSE listed Mohawk Industries, Inc., the world’s largest flooring manufacturer. We deliver innovative, sustainable, and stylish flooring solutions across Australia and New Zealand. With deep local roots backed by over 160 years of manufacturing heritage, we combine global expertise with local insight to create high-quality flooring. Our portfolio includes premium carpet, laminate, luxury vinyl tile, and hard flooring solutions tailored for both residential and commercial spaces.

About the Role

Lead legal strategy and risk management. Oversee corporate governance and statutory compliance. Advise senior leadership and other management on legal matters, including contractual matters, regulatory compliance and disputes. Champion safety, ethics, sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead legal strategy and risk management.
  • Oversee corporate governance and statutory compliance.
  • Advise senior leadership and other management on legal matters, including contractual matters, regulatory compliance and disputes.
  • Champion safety, ethics, sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • A minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience in a similar role working for a multi-national organisation or at a leading law firm.
  • Strong understanding of corporate law and governance matters.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Legal qualifications in either Australia or NZ.
  • A willingness to engage with Sustainability would be beneficial.
  • Ready to make a difference? We would love to hear from you. Please send your application to

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