Lead Counsel – Technology
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 7 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 oliviacourtney@taylorroot.com.au or calling 0292369015.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
