Senior Legal Counsel Technology

Sharp and Carter; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sharp and Carter is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Melbourne for a permanent hybrid role reporting to the General Counsel. You will shape our client's global legal strategy, manage risks, and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

You will lead contract negotiations, oversee review and renewal globally, contribute to data protection programs, manage IP/trademark portfolios, and support M&A and other corporate matters across functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years PQE in corporate/commercial law.
• In-house experience essential.
• Strong contract negotiation & management expertise.
• Global data protection experience required.
• Bachelor's in Law; JD or equivalent preferred.
• Autonomous with strong prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate across jurisdictions and functions.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute legal strategies with senior management to support corporate objectives.
• Oversee global contract review, negotiation, and renewal with Regional Leads and GC.
• Support global data protection initiatives and privacy compliance.
• Manage IP/trademark portfolio and liaise with external advisers.
• Participate in Enterprise Risk Committee and assist GC in chairing duties.
• Provide guidance on mergers & acquisitions and other corporate matters across departments.

Connaissances

Contract negotiation

Data protection

Cross-jurisdiction collaboration

Autonomy

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Law

JD or equivalent preferred

Description du poste

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.