Legal Counsel (Melbourne)

Legal Counsel (Melbourne)

09 Aug
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Myob
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Melbourne

09 Aug

Myob

Melbourne

We’re a leading business management solution with a core purpose helping more businesses in Australia and Current Zealand start, survive and succeed.

At MYOB, we believe what’s positive for one business is good for all business—and for all of us. Whether you support them, work for them, or dream of building your own, when businesses run smoothly, everybody feels it. Owners, employees, customers, suppliers—even families. That’s why we’re here to give every person in business the tools they need to focus on what really matters and do Big Things—whatever big looks like for them.

And for you? Joining MYOB means being part of that impact. It means using your skills to help businesses thrive, shaping the future of work, and growing alongside the people and communities we support. Because while we’re the business of software, we’re really in the business of people. And that makes MYOB Everyone’s Business.

About The Role Our Legal team is a close-knit group of talented and engaged legal professionals. Our in-house commercial lawyers combine their enthusiasm for law and interest in technology with their business acumen. You will join an inclusive, high-performing team that combines professional excellence with a warm, down-to-earth culture.

We advise across commercial contracts, consumer law, technology and AI, IP, privacy and data protection, financial services, disputes and employment law.

As a member of our in-house legal team, you’ll support MYOB’s Australian and New Zealand operations in many commercial law areas. You’ll simplify legal jargon to deliver practical results. You will do this as part of a team rather than as a sole adviser matters are shared across our lawyers, and there is always someone more senior to sense check with.

What Will Keep You Busy...

- Partner with stakeholders across the business to review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts
- Provide legal and regulatory advice on new products, services and customer-facing terms
- Identify and manage legal risk across privacy, data governance,



cyber security, consumer and communications law
- Advise on the responsible development and use of AI within MYOB’s products and operations
- Resolve disputes and complaints pragmatically, balancing commercial outcomes with legal risk
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Marketing, Procurement, Risk, Compliance and Privacy, as well as senior leaders
- Leverage AI in legal practice while applying professional judgement, and continue developing expertise through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

What we'd love to see from you...

- A law degree and a current practising certificate in Australia
- Around 4 years’ post-qualification experience or more
- Prior experience in one or more of these areas commercial contracts, corporate advisory, technology, intellectual property, privacy, or consumer law
- Curiosity about AI and a willingness to learn. AI is part of everyday legal work here, and we will back you with robust training and support. Your attitude matters more to us than a proven AI track record
- Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills
- An appetite for cross-functional work, and for collaborating with a strong, cooperative legal team and our risk, compliance and procurement colleagues

Our Culture & Benefits At MYOB our values are at the heart of everything we do. If you want to work and collaborate where opinions are valued, and your ideas can make a difference, come to a place where Your Work Matters. ? See what it's like to work at MYOB and what we're all about.

?Enjoy a flexible, hybrid workplace that brings balance to how you work,



all of our centrally located offices come together for a number of in-person celebrations and social events

? Set up your home office with a little financial help from us, and take advantage of great corporate discounts and vouchers from top retailers

? Benefit from our partnership with Sonder, which supports the wellbeing of our team members

? Unlock your potential via in-house training and programs, LinkedIn Learning, conferences and study assistance

? Access to a variety of leave options available to support your wellbeing, including up to an additional four weeks of purchased leave, generous parental leave, domestic violence leave, transgender leave, community leave, study leave, and more

? Join our communities, built around ‘Wellness’, ‘Belonging’ and the ‘Planet’ where you can make a meaningful contribution

At MYOB, we’re all about embracing difference and backing people to be their true selves. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and big believers that the best hires don’t just fit our culture — they add to it. That means bringing your unique contributions, lived experiences, and fresh perspective to the table.

Love the sound of MYOB and this role but don’t tick every single box in this ad? Apply anyway! Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hold back if they don’t meet every requirement — but we want to hear from you.

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to responding to every applicant.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Myob
📍 Melbourne

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