Associate In-House Legal Counsel

The Missing Link; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional career development

Infosys backing

Collaborative culture

Regular training and team days

Job summary

The Missing Link is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to support our growing organisation with practical, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters. Work closely with the General Counsel in a fast-growing technology and cybersecurity environment.

You will review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support governance and compliance, and help manage legal operations to enable confident business decisions.

Qualifications

• Currently admitted as solicitor in NSW and authorised to practise.
• 2+ years post-qualification experience in commercial/corporate or tech-focused law.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, supplier agreements and NDAs.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Delivery and Operations to provide practical legal advice and support commercial outcomes.
• Support corporate governance, compliance initiatives, policies and business-wide legal matters.
• Assist with legal risk management, dispute resolution and engagement with external advisers.
• Help maintain legal templates, playbooks, processes and knowledge resources.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Education

Solicitor NSW admission

Practising certificate NSW

Job description

Job description

Are you a commercially minded lawyer looking to build your in-house legal career in a fast-growing technology business?

We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to support our growing organisation by providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters. Working closely with our General Counsel, you will play a key role in contract negotiations, corporate governance, compliance, dispute resolution, and legal operations while helping the business move forward with confidence.

This is an opportunity to apply your legal experience, work closely with senior leaders, and develop your career within a dynamic technology and cybersecurity environment.

About Us

At The Missing Link, we don’t just keep up with the pace of technology - we set it. With 28+ years of innovation, a team of 200+ specialists, and the backing of global powerhouse Infosys, we have become one of Australia’s most awarded IT providers.

We help businesses move faster with cutting-edge Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and AI & Automation solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, supplier agreements, contractor agreements and NDAs
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Delivery and Operations teams to provide practical legal advice and support commercial outcomes
• Support corporate governance, compliance initiatives, policies and business-wide legal matters
• Assist with legal risk management, dispute resolution and engagement with external legal advisers
• Help maintain legal templates, playbooks, processes and knowledge resources to improve efficiency and scalability
• Provide guidance on privacy, data protection, technology procurement and regulatory obligations
• Work closely with the General Counsel on strategic business initiatives and legal projects

Requirements

• Current Australian admission to practise as a solicitor in NSW
• Current Australian practising certificate authorising you to practise law in NSW
• Minimum 2+ years post-qualification experience in commercial, corporate or technology-focused legal practice
• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Strong ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• High integrity, sound judgement and a collaborative working style

Highly desirable:

• Previous in-house legal experience
• Exposure to technology, cybersecurity, managed services, SaaS or reseller environments
• Experience supporting privacy, data protection or compliance initiatives
• Exposure to corporate governance, legal operations or dispute resolution matters

What's in it for you

• Broad exposure across commercial contracting, governance, compliance and strategic legal advisory work
• Opportunity to work directly with and learn from an experienced General Counsel
• Exposure to complex technology, cybersecurity and commercial matters
• Ability to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing business

If you are looking to build a rewarding in-house legal career while partnering with a high-performing technology business, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

We are serious about culture - and it’s not just lip service. Here’s what you can expect:

• Professional career development
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Respected industry leader, proven credentials, recognised achievements with the global strength of Infosys
• A place where you are seen, we celebrate wins and recognise efforts
• Events, training and team days, because connection fuels success