Senior Legal Counsel – Melbourne, VIC.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic legal advice across technology, privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters, translating legal risk into clear commercial implications for leadership
* Support the organisation in responding to regulatory and legislative changes and maintaining compliance across operations
* Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including managed services agreements, MSAs, SOWs, SaaS and cloud agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, and technology licensing agreements
* Partner with sales and delivery teams to structure commercially sound deals while effectively managing legal risk
* Maintain and improve standard contract templates, negotiation playbooks and legal documentation standards
* Provide legal oversight and support for major projects to ensure agreements align with commercial objectives and contractual obligations are clearly defined
* Identify, assess and manage legal risks associated with client delivery, business operations and strategic initiatives
* Manage legal disputes, claims and contractual issues, supporting early dispute resolution and risk mitigation strategies
* Support corporate structuring initiatives, acquisitions, integrations and other strategic business activities
* Strengthen internal governance, policies and risk management frameworks in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide clear, practical legal guidance during project planning and execution
* Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, contract workflows and legal service delivery, while staying up to date with developments in technology and commercial law
Qualifications
* Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia with a current practising certificate
* Strong private practice or in‐house experience, particularly within technology, SaaS, telecommunications and/or managed services environments
* Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and advising on technology‐related transactions
* Strong knowledge of e‐commerce, corporate, procurement, intellectual property, privacy and technology law
* Experience in dispute resolution and providing legal advisory support within complex organisations
* Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks and statutory interpretation
* Strong strategic and commercial thinking, with the ability to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes
* Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
* High attention to detail, sound judgement and strong analytical and problem‐solving capabilities
* Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in fast‐paced and high‐pressure environments
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‐management skills, with a collaborative approach across cross‐functional teams
* Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work effectively with diverse internal teams
* Experience in a high‐growth technology or services organisation (desirable)
* Exposure to mergers, acquisitions or corporate transactions (desirable)
* Knowledge of privacy and data protection frameworks (desirable)
* Experience with government procurement and contracting (desirable)
* Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including the development of legal tools, templates and efficient contract management practices (desirable)
Benefits
* Hybrid working (for majority of our roles) with team anchor days to support collaboration
* Extensive training and development opportunities that enable continual growth as part of your career planning
* Extensive discounts and benefits to maximise your money
* A choice of your IT equipment to maximise your success and access to cost‐price tech for your personal needs
* Fun team events to celebrate achievements and connect with colleagues outside work as part of our engaging culture
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