Legal Counsel, Assistant Company Secretary

Acusensus

. Advise on commercial and technology contracts, intellectual property, data protection and privacy, and disputes .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$150,000 - A$160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising on commercial and technology contracts, intellectual property, and compliance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and ASX Listing Rules. Proficient in utilizing AI and legal technology for contract management and risk assessment while ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law DegreeCurrent Australian Practising CertificateExperience in Commercial ContractsKnowledge of Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)Demonstrated Use of AI in Legal Practice

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsLegal Risk AssessmentDocument AssemblyWorkflow Automation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationAutonomous Work

Tools & Technologies

Legal TechnologyAI for Contract Review

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Australian Practising Certificate

Industry Keywords

ASX Listing RulesContinuous DisclosureGovernment ContractsIntellectual PropertyData Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on commercial and technology contracts, intellectual property, data protection and privacy, and disputes
Draft and negotiate customer, supplier, partnering and government agreements
Assess legal and regulatory risks of new products, markets and business models
Recommend options balancing legal risk with commercial goals
Prepare Board and Committee agendas, papers, minutes and resolutions
Support compliance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and ASX Listing Rules, including continuous disclosure
Lead the Legal team’s use of AI and automation for contract review, drafting, document assembly and workflow automation
Help develop and maintain the AI governance framework, including handling imaging and road data
Manage external counsel in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and new markets
Translate external counsel advice into action
Travel nationally on short notice
Work some early mornings, evenings or weekends as needed due to global operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

A law degree and a current Australian practising certificate
At least 3 years’ experience in a well-regarded law firm or as in-house counsel
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Demonstrated use of AI, automation or legal technology in practice
Sound knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the ASX Listing Rules and obligations of ASX-listed entities, including continuous disclosure
Experience with commercial, technology and government contracts
Understanding of government contractual risk tolerances
Clear written and verbal communication for non-lawyers and Board members
Criminal history check required
Driving history check required
Any further checks needed to meet client obligations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work that saves lives through programs with governments and police services across 14 jurisdictions
Opportunity to lead AI and automation use in the Legal team
Opportunity to build the AI governance framework
Direct Board, Non-Executive Director and ASX governance exposure
Development and skills growth support
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Adjustments available during the recruitment process