Job Overview:
The role of an Associate Legal Counsel is to provide legal support for operations across Australia and New Zealand. This position reports directly to the Senior Managing Counsel, APAC.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain awareness of legal and regulatory developments in ANZ to ensure compliance with all agreements and practices.
* Support sales teams by reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including enterprise licensing agreements, reseller and distributor contracts, and professional services engagements.
* Assist with privacy, data protection, and AI-related legal matters, including reviewing and negotiating relevant terms in customer agreements.
* Support procurement and vendor contracting in line with company policies and legal requirements.
* Contribute to global and regional legal initiatives and process improvement projects, working cross-functionally with internal partners across Legal, Sales, and other teams.
Requirements:
* A qualified lawyer in Australia with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience.
* Experience in technology licensing contracts, intellectual property law, and privacy is highly valued.
* Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and integrity at the highest level.
* A proactive individual with strong initiative and a solutions-focused attitude.
* An effective team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and business partner management skills.
* Demonstrate strong legal drafting abilities and attention to detail in contract negotiation.