Lead Counsel - Technology

Taylor Root; Sydney; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an Associate Director to lead the APAC legal function in Sydney. This role involves providing expert legal advice, drafting various agreements, and guiding on technology trends. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in technology law and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PAE with relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of technology law and SaaS contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Australian data privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to various business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Offer strategic guidance on emerging technology trends.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

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The Opportunity

Exciting, greenfield opportunity for a senior technology lawyer to join the Sydney office of a growing and innovative organisation to lead their APAC legal function.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support to various business units in the organisation including procurement, sales, and partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, partnership deals, vendor agreements, employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, and platform integrations.
• Handle multiple deals while offering strong business and legal guidance to other colleagues, and teams internationally, maintaining a clear focus on company priorities.
• Offering strategic guidance on emerging technology trends, and their legal implications through a commercial lens.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 10 years PAE with relevant experience gained from time spent either in a technology/ TMT team of a reputable law firm or an inhouse counsel at a technology business (ideally both).
• Deep understanding of technology law, and experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of SaaS contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Australian data privacy laws and regulations including the Privacy Act.
• Ability to provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice, exercising sound commercial judgement.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Olivia Courtney, by emailing [e-mail] or calling 0292369015.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Data Services

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