Legal Counsel - 6 Month FTC

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 1,100 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Asia.

As Legal Counsel, you will be a part of the APAC Legal Team on a range of legal activities including assistance with commercial contracting, preparation of legal documentation, provision of advice to stakeholders on relevant laws / regulation, corporate and technology operations in APAC, and corporate governance matters. 

Some of the amazing things you’ll be involved in:

• Providing highly effective and timely legal advice to business managers in relation to general commercial contracts 

• Identifying and managing legal risks in the context of the overall commercial plans of the business 

• Drafting, negotiating, amending and reviewing legal documents 

• Providing assistance with M&A transactions and general corporate matters when required 

• Advising on data protection issues and privacy issues, keeping the business up to date with all legal developments 

• Fully visible and accessible within the business working closely with sales, contract teams and clients as required

• Representing the business in meetings with existing and potential clients to protect the reputation and contractual relationships 

• Providing a balanced and robust commercial approach to negotiations 

• Assistance on handling any litigation and disputes that arise 

• Providing high quality precedents for internal use, and inputting on internal processes from a legal and corporate governance perspective 

• 2-4 PQE lawyer, with experience gained in one or more of the following areas: technology law, corporate law or general commercial contracting, gained either in an in-house environment or in private practice

• Experience/exposure in privacy and data protection will also be highly regarded

• Good knowledge of contracts and commercial law principles and practices 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills 

• Developed communication skills (both written and verbal) 

• Strong commercial acumen 

• Displaying a team ethos but with ability to work independently when required 

• Able to multitask, balance priorities and deliver to deadline 

• A proactive, professional and flexible approach to work 

• Humility, diligence and ability to work effectively in a team 

• 8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends

• Hybrid working

• Generous cash bonus for every successful referral

• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school

• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work

• 3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives

• Discounted health insurance premiums

• Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn Learning

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/

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