Senior Legal Counsel Technology

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to shape our client’s global legal strategy. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will collaborate across jurisdictions to support business goals, manage risk, and ensure compliance in a hybrid Melbourne-based role.

You will lead contract strategy, manage global agreements and data protection, and oversee IP and M&A matters, contributing to high-profile initiatives while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• 8+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law
• In-house legal experience essential
• Strong contract negotiation and data protection expertise
• JD or equivalent preferred

Mansioni

• Develop and execute legal strategies in collaboration with senior management to support objectives and manage risk.
• Oversee contract review, negotiation and renewal globally, coordinating with the GC and regional leads.
• Execute the global data protection strategy and ensure privacy compliance.
• Manage the trademark portfolio and work with external advisors to protect IP rights.
• Participate in Enterprise Risk Committee and support chairing duties.
• Provide legal guidance on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate matters across departments.

Conoscenze

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Data protection

In-house experience

Collaboration across jurisdictions

Autonomy & prioritization

Formazione

Bachelor of Laws

JD preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

About the role

This permanent, hybrid role, offers the chance to shape our Client's legal strategy globally. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will work across multiple jurisdictions to support business goals, manage risks, and ensure compliance while contributing to high‑profile global initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Strategy: Develop and execute legal strategies in collaboration with senior management to support corporate objectives while managing risk.
• Contract Management: Oversee contract review, negotiation, and renewal globally, working with Regional Sales Leads and the General Counsel. Manage workflow processes for efficient contract handling.
• Data Protection: Assist in executing the global data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with privacy laws.
• Intellectual Property (IP): Manage the trademark portfolio and collaborate with external advisors to protect IP rights.
• Risk Management: Participate in the Enterprise Risk Committee, identifying and mitigating company‑wide risks. Support the General Counsel in chairing duties.
• Corporate Support: Provide legal guidance on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other corporate matters impacting various departments.

About you

• Minimum 8 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) with a focus on corporate and commercial law.
• Proven in‑house legal experience is essential.
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, management, and global data protection.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law; Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent preferred.
• Autonomous, with strong task prioritization in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across jurisdictions and functions.