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Legal Recruitment, Bridge Lane Legal & Co-Founder of RecruitmentX.ai We are working in partnership with a globally recognised technology business to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to join their high-performing legal team, based in their Sydney office.
With a strong international presence, including major offices in both Australia and the UK, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal legal role within a fast-paced and innovative environment.
About the Company
Our client is a market-leading technology company known for its dynamic and forward-thinking culture.
With a suite of cutting-edge products and services, particularly in the SaaS space, they continue to scale rapidly and are at the forefront of digital transformation across multiple industries.
The Role
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in providing strategic and day-to-day legal support across a wide spectrum of legal matters.
The role has a primary focus on commercial technology and SaaS agreements but will also involve advisory work in the areas of employment law, intellectual property, and disputes management .
This is a hands-on role that requires a commercially astute lawyer with excellent communication skills, capable of working closely with cross-functional teams across the business, both locally and internationally.
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, with a focus on technology and SaaS agreements.
Advising internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory risks and obligations.
Supporting on employment law matters, including internal policies, contracts, and employee relations.
Managing intellectual property issues including licensing, brand protection, and copyright matters.
Assisting with dispute resolution and litigation matters as they arise.
Working closely with global legal counterparts, particularly in London, to ensure alignment across jurisdictions.
Supporting broader business objectives with proactive and solution-driven legal advice.
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience, ideally gained within a technology company or a leading law firm with exposure to tech clients.
Strong experience in commercial contracts, especially SaaS and technology agreements.
Exposure to employment law, IP, and dispute matters is highly desirable.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth tech business where legal plays a key strategic role.
You will work on cutting-edge issues and be part of a collaborative global team.
The role offers career development, exposure to international work, and the chance to make a tangible impact.
If you are a commercially-minded legal professional seeking your next challenge within a forward-thinking and innovative business, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply now or contact Shaun Hunter at Bridge Lane for a confidential discussion.
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