Experience

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)

• Australia
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Legal Counsel

  • Jan 2018 - Present



Pernod Ricard Winemakers

• Australia
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Legal Manager - Commercial, Operations

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

  - Identification and communication of legislative changes and their business impacts and design strategies to minimise any negative consequences- Identification of, and proactive mitigation of business risks- Key legal support for Pernod Ricard Winemakers Helan Mountain (China) and Kenwood (USA)- Assist in the development and review of corporate policies, procedures such as product recall and education programs- Provision of legal advice, contract preparation, negotiation and review for procurement, sustainability, packaging, distribution/transport, research and development, winery operations, viticulture and corporate procurement teams- Advising the IT team in relation to contractual arrangements regarding IT, telecommunications, licensing issues, data privacy and all corporate services procurement matters including commercial leases- Advising the Finance department in relation to contractual arrangements regarding finance related matters- Drafting and update of precedent documents

• Legal Manager - IP & Marketing

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

  - Responsible for global intellectual property strategy and protection including oppositions, infringements, new trade mark clearance searches, filing strategies and taking action against counterfeit and lookalike products- Setting and managing intellectual property budgets for Australia and NZ- Developing and fostering relationships with external IP counsel worldwide - Provision of legal advice relating to marketing and intellectual property matters - Advice relating to ethical marketing of alcohol and drafting responses to complaints made under the Alcohol Beverages Advertising and Packaging Code (ABAC)- Preparation, review and negotiation of contracts relating to marketing functions and intellectual property- Assist communications and marketing with management of public relations and social media risks

• Senior Corporate Lawyer

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2013

• Legal Officer

  • May 2006 - Jun 2009



FRS Legal

• Solicitor

  • Oct 2003 - May 2005

• Law Clerk

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2003



Floreani Coates & Co

• Law Clerk

  • Feb 2001 - Jan 2002