The General Counsel leads a team advising on corporate law, manages litigation, supports governance, and negotiates deals while collaborating with executives and teams.
At Macquarie Technology Group, we’re passionate about doing things differently. We want to challenge the industry and look for better ways of doing things. We are hardworking, results, and success-focused. We also take the time to celebrate our success and make sure our people are doing work that makes a difference.
We believe that collaboration & team connection is key for success. This role will be based in Sydney with a hybrid working arrangement. #LI-Hybrid
The Opportunity
The General Counsel leads a small team of lawyers to advise on a range of corporate and commercial law arrangements, including technology contracts, sales opportunities, and corporate & commercial work to support our four business units. The General Counsel also works closely with the CEO and CFO on general company initiatives such as strategy, structure, and funding.
What you'll be doing
- Provide practical and pragmatic corporate, commercial, and technology law advice
- Manage Macquarie Technology Group's insurance portfolio
- Manage Macquarie Technology Group's leasing arrangements from a legal perspective
- Provide support to the People & Culture team on IR / ER issues as required
- Negotiate major deals in conjunction with Sales or Line of Business personnel
- Manage all litigation for the company and pre-litigation advice
- Assist relevant commercial personnel with the preparation of responses to customer tenders, with particular emphasis on reviewing and preparing legal response to any proposed terms and conditions (including Federal Government tenders)
- Train Sales and Account Management personnel on legal risks such as Australian Consumer Law and Privacy
- Supervise the senior legal professionals in business as usual and project work
- Lead and manage the legal team through regular 1:1’s, coaching, and performance development conversations
Ideal skills & experience
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in NSW (circa 10+ years PQE)
- Experience as either a General Counsel looking to broaden their experience, Senior in-house Lawyer in a fast-paced environment, or a commercially focused Senior Associate from a highly regarded law firm
- Experience in an in-house ICT or sales-focused environment is highly desirable
- Ability to take ownership of multiple responsibilities including Company Secretary duties
Why us?
- We're a Great Place to Work Certified in 2024.
- We're Australia's #2 Great Place to Work in 2023.
- We have the highest Net Promoter Score on the ASX, the World's best customer experience & crowned in 2020 at the World Communications Awards.
- You’ll make an impact: Enjoy being part of a driven team with a collaborative culture that values decision-makers and action.
- We Invest in you: Accelerate your career through our learning and development opportunities - think Gallup strengths-based training, defined career pathways and fantastic internal mobility opportunities across the group.
If this excites you, apply now, we'd love to hear from you!
Macquarie Technology Group Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
2 Market St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
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