Senior Legal Counsel – Tech, SaaS & AI Governance

Splose Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

splose is seeking a senior legal professional to own the legal function as the first dedicated resource. You’ll advise executives, build scalable governance frameworks, and partner with Product, Engineering and Commercial teams to enable growth in Australia, the UK and beyond.

You’ll draft and negotiate SaaS and enterprise contracts, navigate privacy and healthcare regulations, manage data protection, and oversee IP and corporate transactions, while balancing risk with commercial momentum.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent with Australian admission.
• 8+ years post-qualification experience.
• In-house and private practice in tech/healthcare.
• Experience drafting SaaS and enterprise software agreements.
• Understanding of Australian privacy and health tech regulations.
• Advising on commercial, corporate and IP matters.
• Ability to assess risks and escalate when needed.
• Comfort working with senior leaders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function for splose across Australia, UK, and future markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS and enterprise contracts.
• Guide health regulation and AI governance.
• Oversee privacy and data protection frameworks.
• Manage corporate governance, IP, and cross-border deals.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and escalate appropriately.
• Partner with Product, Engineering and commercial teams.

Skills

SaaS contracts

Enterprise contracts

Privacy regulations

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor or LLB

Job description

splose is seeking a senior legal professional to own the legal function as the first dedicated resource. You’ll advise executives, build scalable governance frameworks, and partner with Product, Engineering and Commercial teams to enable growth in Australia, the UK and beyond.

You’ll draft and negotiate SaaS and enterprise contracts, navigate privacy and healthcare regulations, manage data protection, and oversee IP and corporate transactions, while balancing risk with commercial momentum.