Senior Legal Counsel (Mat leave cover)

Harrison.AI; Sydney; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Legal Counsel at Harrison.ai will lead Commercial Contracts (SAAS and services), Employment, Data and Tech matters across the group, reporting to the General Counsel. This fixed-term role also covers corporate governance and potential M&A activity in a fast‑growing AI healthcare company.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ PQE with global experience, NSW practising certificate, and a pragmatic, commercially minded approach in a fast-paced environment, including with contract management systems

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-qualification experience in corporate/M&A or commercial/TMT.
• Experience negotiating SAAS, licensing and platform agreements (global).
• Strong cross-border contracting and advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAAS and other commercial contracts across Harrison.ai group.
• Advise on data, tech, privacy and employment matters; support governance and potential M&A.
• Manage external advisers and contract management processes.

Skills

PQE 10+

SAAS/AI contracting

Global experience

Negotiation

Education

NSW practising certificate

Tools

LawVu

Job description

What we’re about

At Harrison.ai, we’re redefining what’s possible in healthcare. Through our diagnostic AI solutions, we’re building tools that support clinicians to deliver earlier, more accurate diagnoses and raise the standard of care for millions of patients worldwide.

Our mission is bold but simple: to scale global healthcare capacity and create a fairer, healthier world. By using AI as a co-pilot for clinicians, we’re tackling one of healthcare’s biggest challenges, the shortage of human expertise, and giving every patient the chance to access timely, high-quality care, no matter where they live.

Because while we’re building cutting‑edge AI, what we’re really building is hope—that everyone can access the healthcare they deserve.

And we’re just getting started.

About Your Role

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a preferred start date of 1 February 2027. The Senior Legal Counsel (Mat leave cover) will report to the General Counsel and be a senior member of a high-performing Legal Team with ownership and responsibility for Commercial Contracts (SAAS and other services agreements); Employment; Data and tech matters across the Harrison.ai group. There will also be ad-hoc Corporate and Corporate Governance (including Cosec and Audit and Risk Committee) duties and potential M&A activity. This role would be best suited to a strong technical lawyer who gives pragmatic and commercial advice, and who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment (Slack and AI native) including with the use of contract management systems (like Lawvu). This is a terrific opportunity for a driven individual to join a high-growth and industry-leading start‑up, where the Legal function is central to the development and growth of the business.

What You Do:

• Commercial Contracting + Tech
  Be the go-to for commercial related matters across the organisation on a range of matters, including:

  • Provide commercial advice on SAAS arrangements and related issues (including deployment, SLAs etc) on a global basis (Europe, UK, Australia, NZ, Asia, Middle East, USA);

  • Advise on, prepare and negotiate SAAS enterprise agreements, reseller, referral, distributor and platform agreements (on Harrison Template and third‑party paper);

  • Familiarity with public government tenders for SAAS and SAMD products – global; and

• General, Corporate and Corporate Governance

  • Support the General Counsel across all strategic, stakeholder (e.g., Board) or BAU matters that may not necessarily relate to Commercial contracting, tech or privacy, as required from time to time;

  • Support any potential corporate M&A activity;

  • Help develop and implement procedures, systems, policies and frameworks appropriate to support the company’s next stage of growth; and

  • Manage and work effectively with external legal advisers (if needed).

What You Bring:

• 10+ PQE with relevant experience at an international top-tier law firm (corporate M&A and or Commercial / TMT groups preferred) and/or strong relevant in‑house experience (preference for Global startup /scale up cultures), global experience;

• Subject matter expert in SAAS and associated commercial contracting with AI/tech sector focus - global;

• Familiarity with public government tenders - global

• Current legal practising certificate in NSW;

• Self‑driven team player who takes initiative and ownership of matters + management of more junior members;

• Experience in fast‑paced and dynamic industries (technology, AI);

• Experience with contract management systems (Like Lawvu or similar);

• Excellent commercial judgment and communication skills including with fast paced global commercial sales teams; and

• Strong problem‑solving capability – thinking beyond legal technicalities and viewing problems holistically.

Why join us?

Innovate for Global Good. Join us to pioneer world‑first AI technology that transforms patient outcomes and helps build a healthier, fairer world.

Collaboration Across Continents. Work with brilliant minds from every corner of the globe in a culture built on trust, autonomy, and genuine teamwork.

Well-Funded & Global. Backed by world‑class investors including Aware Super, Blackbird Ventures, Skip Capital, and Horizons Ventures, we’ve raised over US$240M to accelerate our global impact.

Scale Your Potential. Tap into yearly L&D budgets, mentoring, hackathons, and secondments—all supported by a transparent growth framework to grow your career.

Flex for Life. Work when and where you do your best—with WFH options, flexible hours, and the autonomy to make an impact your way.

Support for Every Family Journey. From fertility to parenthood, loss, and even grandparenthood—we provide inclusive, thoughtful policies to support families in every stage.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. We’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. We look forward to hearing from you.

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