2022 Legal Graduate null

Job Description

Looking for a graduate program that inspires passion, imagination, and self-development? Want to shape how millions of people buy, sell, connect and share around the world? If you’re interested in joining a purpose-driven community that is dedicated to creating a fun, diverse, and inclusive workplace, join eBay Australia.

With a 22 year heritage and 12-million unique monthly visitors, eBay is Australia’s #1 online shopping destination. This is your chance to join the team shaping the future of e-commerce. You will be joining a truly global company, allowing you to network internationally and leverage key learnings from all over the world. You will also become a valuable member of our Australia office where we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial mindset and welcoming attitudes towards all new employees.

Our eBay Graduates:

One of our key beliefs at eBay is to inspire, empower and grow richly diverse teams and communities. This means we all share a passion to support the growth and development of our emerging talent. We’re a fast-paced and agile workplace backed by a fun and supportive environment that is focused on helping our graduates learn and grow their careers faster than anywhere else.

Program Highlights:

Be a valued part of our Legal team helping the team provide legal advice to the business ranging from Commercial, Litigious, Intellectual Property, Competition, Consumer Law, and Regulatory matters.

Throughout this program you will learn, discover and contribute to our growing organization by assisting in:

• Providing strategic and legal direction to business units
• Guiding others on laws and regulations, particularly those covering e-commerce, including the Australian Consumer Law, competition law, marketing, advertising, content regulation, copyright, trademarks, data protection, disputes, and consumer protection;
• Collaborating closely with External Counsel where needed
• Providing legal advice on marketing or advertising campaigns, sales activities, product launches, and site features.
• Conferring on commercial agreements, including partnerships, services, and technology agreements;
• Guiding the business on processes and providing training on Legal issues;
• Investigating and providing guidance on escalations for proceedings in local courts and tribunals.

Be mentored by experienced leaders who will work with you to achieve your career goals. You'll report to the Director and Head of Legal, eBay Australia. This program is designed to challenge and develop your skills across a range of departments and projects. You'll be based in our York Street office in Sydney. During your 18 months, you will have the opportunity to own projects relating to the business area you are supporting and provide exceptional support on key initiatives.

Job Requirements!

Whilst we value your university results, extracurricular activities, and work experience, we also want to hear about your key drivers and motivations for your future career.

We are looking for a diverse range of talent who have completed (or will have completed) a Bachelor of Law degree before June 2022 who illustrate the following:

• Knowledge of and experience in the ‘online’ space and being ‘tech-savvy’ preferred.
• Self-motivated and keen to learn.
• Excellent academics.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Love eBay and a user of its products? If so, we're looking for a great teammate with tight-knit collaboration and interpersonal skills and are keen to learn if that is you and provide an impactful graduate opportunity for you. Bring your flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and ability to work in a multifaceted and pacey environment. Key to this will be your excellent time management and prioritization skills and talents outlined below.

• Your ability to balance business outlook and desire to understand and assist the business is important.
• You think strategically and creatively with self-confidence, a ‘can do’ humility, sound judgment, and a good sense of humor.
• Able to work independently and decisively where needed.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Particularly skilled in the plain English expression of sophisticated legal issues.