At Sonder, we believe every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best, wherever they are. We're redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Sonder's mobile platform provides 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals, ensuring members receive immediate care when they need it most. In critical situations, we go beyond digital support, offering on-the-ground assistance to manage time-sensitive incidents.

We're also actively building toward an AI-native organisation, using real-time insights to help organisations take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future with direct, measurable impact on the bottom line.

Since our founding in 2017, we've grown rapidly across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Seek and Blackbird, we support over one million members and 200+ team members globally. We're well-capitalised, scaling fast, and the work we do genuinely matters.

About the role

Sonder is looking for a General Counsel and Company Secretary to lead our legal function at a pivotal point in the company's growth. Reporting to the CFO, you'll manage a team of two Legal Counsel and oversee our external counsel relationships, while acting as Company Secretary to the Board, running Board meetings, governance and investor relations end to end.

This role sits at the centre of Sonder's push to become an AI-native organisation. You'll design new legal and company secretary workflows built around AI, and work across Sales, Product and Customer Success to make our contracting process faster and simpler for everyone.

Must-haves





- 10+ years post-qualification experience, with considerable in‑house experience in a fast-growth environment
- Corporate and commercial law background, with experience across SaaS, employment law, data privacy, technology and IP
- Current Australian practising certificate (unrestricted)
- Experience supporting corporate transactions, including fundraising, secondary sales, M&A; and multi‑jurisdictional employee equity plans
- A track record of using AI and automation to cut legal cycle times, from contract automation and DoA automation through to faster drafting and review
- Advanced drafting and negotiation skills across a broad range of commercial agreements
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance risk against pragmatic, business‑first outcomes
- Experience managing an in‑house team and coordinating external counsel

Nice‑to‑haves

- Knowledge of the healthcare sector and its regulatory environment

Why join Sonder?

At Sonder, we thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment with a strong commitment to our people. Our team is a collaborative, vibrant group of passionate professionals, dedicated to making a real impact on people's lives every day.

Perks





- Hybrid and flexible working environment – balance in‑office collaboration with work‑from‑home flexibility.
- Free access for employees and families to the Sonder app with 24/7 support.
- Paid parental leave with an attractive return‑to‑work policy: 12 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers, plus 80% pay for the first 3 months for primary carers.
- True AI‑native organisation – access to Claude, Gemini and other tools to experiment, automate and achieve efficiency gains.
- 2 days of study leave to invest in professional growth.
- Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP). Share in Sonder's success.
- Salary packaging and novated leasing.
- Annual $250 wellbeing fund to support individual wellbeing choices.
- Free coffee.
- Dog‑friendly office in our Sydney HQ.
- Volunteer leave – 2 days per year to participate in meaningful causes.

At Sonder, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our members come from all backgrounds, and we believe a diverse team helps us better understand and support their needs. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with the role.

Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.

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📌 General counsel and company secretary (Sydney)
🏢 Sonder.io
📍 Sydney