Asahi Beverages (LAW4803)
Asahi Beverages is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand. With a rich and varied history, Asahi Beverages markets quality alcohol and non-alcohol beverages, boasting a strong portfolio of established household brands and innovative, new-to-market products.
Asahi Beverages is a member of Asahi Group Holdings, one of Japan’s leading beverage companies, and comprises of some of Australia and New Zealand's most successful beverage businesses, including Asahi Lifestyle Beverages (formerly known as Schweppes Australia), Asahi Beverages New Zealand and Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) which now incorporates Asahi Beverages alcohol division, Asahi Premium Beverages.
Students participating in this placement program will work with Legal Directors on-site, one day per week. Students will undertake a practical placement in the Legal & Corporate Affairs team at Asahi Beverages, Melbourne CBD Office, which is responsible for the Asia Pacific South zone comprising Australia, India and South East Asia. What you’ll be doing:
At Asahi Beverages Offices, under supervision by qualified solicitors, students will support the Legal Directors of Commercial, Corporate & Compliance and Operations for a range of activities including:
- Providing legal advice to the business, including functions such as Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Tax, Supply, Logistics, Procurement and People;
- Supporting on strategic files that may include mergers and acquisitions, divestments and strategic alliances;
- Managing the IP portfolio of the Asahi Beverages business and providing broader support in the management of IP issues; supporting the Sales and Marketing Compliance Committee in reviewing and approving all consumer facing material;
- Assisting with compliance reviews, training and investigations that assess and protect against bribery, corruption, competition and regulatory risks; and
- Advising in relation to employment law and industrial relations issues.