Senior Legal Counsel (Mat leave cover)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel based in Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic and commercially focused legal support within a fast-growing healthcare technology and AI environment. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will take ownership of a broad portfolio covering commercial contracts, technology, data, and employment matters. You will advise on complex international SaaS agreements, negotiate strategic partnerships, and support commercial operations across multiple global markets. The role also offers exposure to corporate governance, potential M&A transactions, and the development of legal frameworks that support business growth. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and global commercial teams in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions with global impact.

You will act as a senior legal partner to the business, providing practical advice and managing a broad range of commercial, technology, and corporate legal matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for commercial matters across the organization, advising stakeholders on SaaS arrangements and related technology services.

• Provide legal guidance on SaaS deployments, service-level agreements, and associated contractual obligations across international markets, including Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.

• Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate enterprise SaaS agreements using internal templates and third-party contractual documentation.

• Manage a range of commercial agreements, including reseller, referral, distributor, and platform agreements.

• Advise on public-sector procurement processes and government tenders involving SaaS and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) products.

• Support the General Counsel on strategic, operational, and stakeholder matters, including Board-related activities.

• Assist with corporate governance responsibilities, including company secretarial matters and Audit and Risk Committee activities.

• Provide legal support for potential mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

• Develop and implement legal procedures, policies, systems, and frameworks to support the organization's continued growth.

• Coordinate and manage external legal advisers when specialist expertise or additional support is required.

• Contribute to the development of the legal function and support more junior team members through guidance and collaboration.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a commercially minded senior lawyer with substantial international experience in technology, SaaS contracting, and corporate legal matters. You should combine strong technical legal expertise with sound business judgment and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment. Key qualifications include:

• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

• Relevant experience at an international top-tier law firm, preferably within corporate M&A, commercial, or Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice groups, and/or substantial relevant in-house legal experience.

• Experience supporting global startups or scale-ups, ideally in technology or AI-driven industries.

• Strong subject matter expertise in SaaS agreements and related commercial contracting, particularly within technology and AI sectors.

• Experience advising on international commercial agreements and working with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

• Familiarity with public-sector procurement and government tender processes across global markets.

• A current legal practising certificate in New South Wales (NSW).

• Experience using contract management systems such as LawVu or similar platforms.

• Excellent commercial judgment and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders and fast-paced global sales teams.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• A proactive and self-driven approach, with the ability to take ownership of complex matters and support more junior colleagues.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to assess business challenges holistically, beyond purely technical legal considerations.

• Comfort working in a dynamic, collaborative, and technology-enabled environment, including AI-native workflows and communication tools such as Slack.

Benefits

• 12-month fixed-term contract, with a preferred start date of 1 February 2027.

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative AI technology designed to improve healthcare outcomes globally.

• Collaborative international working environment with colleagues across multiple regions.

• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options, flexible hours, and autonomy over how you organize your work.

• Annual learning and development budget.

• Access to mentoring, hackathons, and secondment opportunities.

• Transparent career development and growth framework.

• Inclusive family support policies covering different life stages, including fertility, parenthood, bereavement, and grandparenthood.

• Opportunity to join a well-funded, high-growth organization backed by established international investors.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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