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- Fast growing international technology company
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- Newly created role, 5-10 years' PQE
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- Flexible working and attractive remuneration package and benefits
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About our client
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Our client is a high-growth technology company which offers cutting edge artificial intelligence products. With a rapidly expanding footprint across North America and APAC, they are adding to their legal team and looking to appoint their first Legal Counsel in Australia.
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About the role
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This is a rare opportunity to step into the first Legal Counsel role in Australia within a scaling technology business. In this autonomous role, you will be a trusted advisor to the business while supporting commercial outcomes.
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Your key responsibilities will include:
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- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements (including SaaS contracts, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and partnerships)
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- Partnering with commercial teams on deal structuring and negotiations
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- Advising on data privacy, cybersecurity, and evolving AI governance frameworks
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- Supporting compliance with applicable privacy laws across jurisdictions
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- Working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to embed privacy-by-design
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- Assisting with corporate governance and broader legal and compliance initiatives
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This is a highly visible role where you will be involved in decision-making at an early stage.
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About you
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You are a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working close to the business in a fast paced and unstructured environment. You will bring:
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- 5-10 years' PQE.
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- Solid experience from a reputable law firm. Any in-house experience is advantageous.
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- A strong background in commercial contracts and negotiating complex agreements.
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- Solid grounding in data privacy, cybersecurity, or regulatory frameworks.
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- The ability to translate legal complexity into clear, practical advice.
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- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to operate autonomously.
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Any experience or a strong interest in technology, SaaS, or emerging areas such as AI governance will be highly regarded.
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What this role offers you
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- The opportunity to build and shape a legal function in a growing business.
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- Exposure to cutting-edge technology and evolving regulatory landscapes.
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- A high-performance, collaborative culture with robust leadership.
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- Competitive salary and the potential for equity.
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- Genuine impact and visibility across the organisation.
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- Ongoing learning, development, and career growth.
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📌 Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Mahlab Recruitment
📍 New South Wales
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