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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on commercial and technology law, including experience in SaaS and regulatory environments. Proven ability to lead and develop legal teams while managing budgets and external relationships effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
10 Years Post-Qualification ExperienceCommercial And Technology Legal ExperienceIn-House Legal Team LeadershipBudget Management And Work AllocationKnowledge Of Technology Contracting And Privacy Law
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Hard Skills
Commercial DraftingNegotiation SkillsLegal Template RefinementAI Tools UtilizationRegulatory EngagementDispute ManagementCorporate GovernanceData Law KnowledgeIntellectual Property LawConsumer Law Knowledge
Soft Skills
Team MentoringStakeholder InfluenceTrust BuildingDecision MakingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Legal TechnologyAutomation ToolsAI-Enabled Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor Of LawsCurrent Practising Certificate
Industry Keywords
Legal OperationsSaaSScale-UpRegulated Technology BusinessExternal Legal Panel Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead legal operations throughout Australia and New Zealand
- Collaborate closely with the General Counsel
- Guide, mentor, and develop a team of legal professionals, including Senior Legal Counsels
- Allocate work and manage team performance
- Refine legal templates and playbooks
- Champion legal technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools
- Advise Executive and Senior Leadership teams on complex commercial, technology, corporate, and regulatory matters
- Own the legal budget and external spend
- Manage external legal panel relationships
- Lead high-value transactions and strategic partnerships
- Oversee disputes, privacy, AI governance, and regulatory engagement with the Risk & Compliance team
- Deputise for the General Counsel
- Support corporate governance and company secretarial activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Strong commercial and technology legal experience from a quality law firm or in-house team
- Substantial in-house experience highly preferred
- Experience in SaaS, scale-up, or regulated technology business is a plus
- Successfully led and developed an in-house legal team
- Experience managing budgets, resourcing, and work allocation
- Comfortable working with product and technology teams
- Active use of AI tools to improve legal work
- Commercial drafting and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of technology contracting, intellectual property, privacy, data, and consumer law
- Ability to build trust, influence senior stakeholders, and translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make well-reasoned decisions with imperfect information
- Bachelor of Laws or equivalent
- Admitted to practise in Australia
- Holding or eligible to hold a current practising certificate
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible, hybrid workplace
- In-person celebrations and social events
- Home office financial assistance
- Corporate discounts and vouchers from top retailers
- Wellbeing support through Sonder partnership
- In-house training and programs
- LinkedIn Learning
- Conference access
- Study assistance
- Variety of leave options
- Up to four additional weeks of purchased leave
- Generous parental leave
- Domestic violence leave
- Transgender leave
- Community leave
- Study leave
- Wellness, Belonging and Planet communities
- Equal opportunity workplace
- Applicant response commitment through the Circle Back Initiative