In-House Legal Counsel — Governance, Tech & AI

Automic Group; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 160.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional career growth & develop

Supportive & fast paced environment

Descripción de la vacante

Automic Group in Sydney is seeking a commercially savvy in-house Legal Counsel to support a fast-growing technology-led business. You will provide practical legal advice with a strong corporate and governance focus, including board support, regulatory obligations, and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to balance risk with growth, streamline contracting workflows, and enhance internal capability using AI-enabled solutions and self-service tools.

Formación

• Qualified lawyer (LLB/JD) with admission to practice in Australia.
• 5+ years' PQE; capability, mindset and impact valued over tenure.
• Strong exposure to corporate governance with board support and governance improvement.
• Experience in financial services, technology, or professional services environments.
• Exposure to corporate governance and/or company secretarial matters (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly privacy and data risks.
• Experience managing external counsel and legal spend.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across business activities.
• Support strategic initiatives while managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client, supplier, and partner agreements.
• Support technology, services, and strategic commercial arrangements.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across products and operations.
• Provide clear, risk-informed guidance to support decision-making.
• Support Board and committee governance processes.
• Prepare and review papers, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Maintain corporate policies and advise on regulatory obligations and best practice.
• Support management of disputes, complaints, and potential litigation.
• Engage and manage external legal providers where required.
• Scope to improve how legal and governance services operate.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and guidance materials.
• Streamline contracting workflows and improve self-service capability.
• Provide advice on privacy, data governance, cyber, and AI-related risks.
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements across the business.

Conocimientos

Corporate governance

Board support

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

External counsel management

Legal advisory

Educación

LLB/JD

Descripción del empleo

Automic Group in Sydney is seeking a commercially savvy in-house Legal Counsel to support a fast-growing technology-led business. You will provide practical legal advice with a strong corporate and governance focus, including board support, regulatory obligations, and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to balance risk with growth, streamline contracting workflows, and enhance internal capability using AI-enabled solutions and self-service tools.