Legal Graduate Program

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Our innovative and high performance in-house Legal team supports every part of the Woolworths business. We are passionate about retail; and deliver thought-leadership and professional, candid legal advice across diverse areas of expertise including Corporate and Commercial, Property, IP, Competition and Regulatory Matters, Public Liability, M&A, Digital, Data and Privacy, and Employment law, with teams in both Australia and NZ.

What you’ll do

As one of the largest in-house retail legal teams, you will work alongside our highly experienced General Counsels and Lawyers who advise on some of the most interesting and complex legal issues in Corporate Australia.

We have also entered into an exciting association with Ashurst, a leading international law firm. Through this association we will provide opportunities for reverse secondments and participation in shared professional development programs as part of the extended Ashurst Graduate cohort.

As one of our Legal Graduates, you will also develop fundamental legal, commercial and business partnering skills as part of our collegiate dynamic in-house legal team, through both our business facing and specialist teams.

What you’ll bring 

We run a 2 year rotational program based out of Sydney, and require a Bachelor of Laws qualification

What you’ll experience 

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing 
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
• As a leader in a crucial growth-focused role you will have regular exposure to our most senior business leaders in WooliesX and the broader Woolworths group and accumulate valuable experience to grow your career in surprising ways
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Creating better experiences begins with creating inclusive and safe environments where everyone is valued, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work and do the best work of their careers. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, race, culture, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

Together starts with you and we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role. Please let us know about any workplace adjustments or support that you may need.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

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