Corporate Counsel
The Opportunity
Our client is an American Fortune 500 company seeking an experienced legal counsel to join their close-knit legal team. Hybrid working model for those based in Sydney, although the role can be performed remotely from anywhere else in Australia.
You will form part of a growing APAC team supporting business in the region.
Role
- Review, prepare and negotiate software licenses, IT service contracts and other outsourcing agreements for services and products provided to financial institutions.
- Provide advice to the business on privacy, data security, software licensing and regulatory matters.
- Conduct legal research on IT law, payment processing and payment services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel.
- Keep abreast of any changes and developments in regulations that may impact the business.
Ideal Candidate
- Admitted as a Solicitor in Australia/ NZ or United Kingdom.
- 4-6 years PAE with private practice or inhouse experience.
- Previous technology experience is essential, financial technology experience is desirable.
- You must have strong analytical and advisory skills, as well as the ability to use creative problem-solving skills to solve issues pragmatically.
- Strong negotiation skills, dealing with competing priorities, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Olivia Courtney, by emailing oliviacourtney@taylorroot.com.au or calling 0292369000.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
