Founded in 1978, Dicker Data is Australia's leading locally owned and operated distributor of ICT hardware, software, cloud and IoT solutions for over 10,000 reseller partners across Australia and NZ.
An ASX listed (ASX: DDR) company, we are recognised in the industry for our award-winning record of gender equality, diversity and inclusion and we pride ourselves on building sustainable business practices. We understand the importance of hiring the right people to build successful teams, and of supporting our people to reach their full potential in every aspect of work and life.
Our Vision
To inspire, educate and enable Australian technology resellers to achieve their full potential through the delivery of unparalleled service, technology and logistics.
Our Values
At Dicker Data, we pride ourselves on our family centric culture. Our people band together for a common goal, willing to lend a helping hand and often going above and beyond to support their colleagues. The values that underpin our company culture are the drivers of our ongoing success:
* Agile
* Solution focused
* Respect for all people
* Integrity in the way we operate
Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Contracting
* Provide timely, pragmatic and commercially-focused legal advice to the business across a broad range of matters.
* Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including vendor, customer and partner agreements, reseller and distribution agreements, service agreements, NDAs and other commercial contracts.
* Independently lead contract negotiations with external counterparties and confidently advocate for the Company's legal and commercial position.
* Identify legal risks, conflicts and inconsistencies in proposed transactions and provide clear recommendations to mitigate risk.
* Support contract renewals, amendments and variations in collaboration with relevant business units.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Liaise confidently and effectively with internal stakeholders across the business, including senior management, to understand commercial objectives and translate them into practical legal outcomes.
* Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal teams, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
* Engage directly with external lawyers, consultants and counterparties as required.
* Provide mentorship, guidance and oversight to the two Paralegals, including reviewing their work to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with the Company's legal positions.
* Work collaboratively with the Paralegals to manage workflow, prioritisation and escalation of matters.
* Provide ongoing coaching and knowledge sharing to support the development of junior team members.
Compliance & Risk
* Assist with legal compliance matters as required, including supporting internal policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
* Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of legal and contractual risk across the business.
General & Ad Hoc
* Manage and respond to assigned legal matters and ad hoc requests from time to time.
* Assist with the management of legal inboxes or workflows, as required.
* Perform other duties reasonably required to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) with current practising certificate.
* Prior experience working in an in-house legal role.
* Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
* Ability to work autonomously and manage matters end-to-end with minimal supervision.
* Confidence in leading meetings and negotiations independently.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and practically.
* High attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment.
* Experience mentoring or supervising junior legal staff.
* Experience in a technology, distribution or commercial B2B environment.
* A highly competitive salary package depending upon experience
* Hybrid and sustainable working environment
* Staff only on-site gym & weekly corporate fitness classes
* A selection of freshly prepared lunch options provided daily
* Free on-site parking and electric parking stations
* A relaxed, modern office setting with smart casual dress
* Access to discounted banking, superannuation, and health and wellbeing offers via our corporate partners
* Company paid parental leave scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* On site school holiday program for children of Dicker Data staff
Only those with the legal right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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