legal counsel
- Recruiter
- Nearmap AU
- Location
- Sydney Sydney 2000
- Posted
- 22 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 05 Nov 2017
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
The Lowdown…
You will be very comfortable in a rapidly growing tech company that brings the real world to you with most frequently-updated location content in the world! You will be able to roll up your sleeves and do what's necessary to succeed. You will thrive in a flexible and diverse environment that craves an entrepreneurial spirit and is looking for leaders to accelerate the success we are achieving. You crave an environment that wants your input to improve the ways things get done and do so with a no-fear, can-do attitude.
The role of In-House Legal Counsel will oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of the group, whilst supporting the commercial-side of the business within Australia, the United States and where required other regions where the group operates. Our ideal In-House Legal Counsel will be commercially savvy, highly organised, proactive and resourceful. You will be highly interested in the technology space, an excellent communicator who is able to work in a fast paced, team environment. We are looking for someone flexible with great interpersonal skills, who can prioritise business needs in conjunction with our US stakeholders.
A typical day for you may look like this…
· Draft, review and negotiate IT and commercial contracts
· Advise on legal risks associated with relevant contracts
· Supporting the business with customer support requests and enquiries, and department specific legal issues
· Provide training to the commercial teams in understanding the legal position and risk exposure in sales contracts
· Provide training to relevant departments and rolling out compliance initiatives across the company
· Stay abreast of legal developments affecting the company, its customers, and industries and synthesise the information to incorporate it into company's transactional practices
· Represent company's interests and interface directly with client counsel and negotiating teams
· Assist in developing internal guidelines, toolkits, and packaged knowledge on various legal and business issues
· Assist in managing IP issues and IP portfolio
The essentials…
· Minimum of 3 - 6 years post-admission experience, either at a top or mid-tier law firm (preferably some in-house experience through secondment) or in-house experience
· Unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate (preferred)
· Broad corporate and commercial law knowledge
· Exposure to general corporate and commercial contracts , ideally SaaS related contracts (vendor side)
· Experienced in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts including NDAs
· Experience in managing IP issues and IP portfolio (preferred)
· Understanding of ASX Listing Rules (preferable but not essential)
· Knowledge of intellectual property issues as they apply to a SaaS provider would be an added advantage
· Able to handle matters with minimal supervision, work under pressure and prioritise workload
· Able to provide commercially focused legal advice
· High level of attention to detail with solid written and communication skills
· Must be willing to work outside of core hours to support the US region when required
· This role may also require travel to our US office
You'll love it here because…
· We have an open mind for new ideas and methodologies
· Our team are hardworking, friendly and passionate about Nearmap
· Our team enjoy a monthly wellness allowance, annual flu vaccinations and FREE fortnightly massages
· Our kitchens are fully-stocked with FREE & healthy breakfast, lunch and snack options
· We work hard & we play hard! Monthly social events are something to look forward to
· You will be rewarded and recognised for your hard work!
· We are moving into a new state-of-the-art office
If this experience excites you and you are ready to join the Nearmap family, please apply!
Please note, we will not be accepting applicants who require sponsorship.
You will be very comfortable in a rapidly growing tech company that brings the real world to you with most frequently-updated location content in the world! You will be able to roll up your sleeves and do what's necessary to succeed. You will thrive in a flexible and diverse environment that craves an entrepreneurial spirit and is looking for leaders to accelerate the success we are achieving. You crave an environment that wants your input to improve the ways things get done and do so with a no-fear, can-do attitude.
The role of In-House Legal Counsel will oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of the group, whilst supporting the commercial-side of the business within Australia, the United States and where required other regions where the group operates. Our ideal In-House Legal Counsel will be commercially savvy, highly organised, proactive and resourceful. You will be highly interested in the technology space, an excellent communicator who is able to work in a fast paced, team environment. We are looking for someone flexible with great interpersonal skills, who can prioritise business needs in conjunction with our US stakeholders.
A typical day for you may look like this…
· Draft, review and negotiate IT and commercial contracts
· Advise on legal risks associated with relevant contracts
· Supporting the business with customer support requests and enquiries, and department specific legal issues
· Provide training to the commercial teams in understanding the legal position and risk exposure in sales contracts
· Provide training to relevant departments and rolling out compliance initiatives across the company
· Stay abreast of legal developments affecting the company, its customers, and industries and synthesise the information to incorporate it into company's transactional practices
· Represent company's interests and interface directly with client counsel and negotiating teams
· Assist in developing internal guidelines, toolkits, and packaged knowledge on various legal and business issues
· Assist in managing IP issues and IP portfolio
The essentials…
· Minimum of 3 - 6 years post-admission experience, either at a top or mid-tier law firm (preferably some in-house experience through secondment) or in-house experience
· Unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate (preferred)
· Broad corporate and commercial law knowledge
· Exposure to general corporate and commercial contracts , ideally SaaS related contracts (vendor side)
· Experienced in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts including NDAs
· Experience in managing IP issues and IP portfolio (preferred)
· Understanding of ASX Listing Rules (preferable but not essential)
· Knowledge of intellectual property issues as they apply to a SaaS provider would be an added advantage
· Able to handle matters with minimal supervision, work under pressure and prioritise workload
· Able to provide commercially focused legal advice
· High level of attention to detail with solid written and communication skills
· Must be willing to work outside of core hours to support the US region when required
· This role may also require travel to our US office
You'll love it here because…
· We have an open mind for new ideas and methodologies
· Our team are hardworking, friendly and passionate about Nearmap
· Our team enjoy a monthly wellness allowance, annual flu vaccinations and FREE fortnightly massages
· Our kitchens are fully-stocked with FREE & healthy breakfast, lunch and snack options
· We work hard & we play hard! Monthly social events are something to look forward to
· You will be rewarded and recognised for your hard work!
· We are moving into a new state-of-the-art office
If this experience excites you and you are ready to join the Nearmap family, please apply!
Please note, we will not be accepting applicants who require sponsorship.
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