Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.
Our Wizards from over 13 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 45% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster.
We’re looking for a Sydney-based Employment Law Counsel with expertise in the field of labor and employment law, to join our global Employment Law Team and to provide legal advice and guidance on wide range of labor and employment-related issues in APJ and other territories as we grow and expand our business.
What you’ll do:
- Provide expert, practical legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a wide range of global labor law and employment-related issues such as hiring, performance management, terminations, benefits.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related contracts and documents, as well as company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
- Advise on employee disciplinary actions, investigations, and grievances, ensuring timely responses and fair, consistent treatment of employees.
- Collaborate with HR to address employee relations issues, mitigate risks, and support cross-functional projects.
- Collaborate with other internal legal counsels in the employment law team, the finance team and business leaders to address various projects, as well as manage relationships with external counsels in countries in EMEA, APJ, and other territories as needed.
- Oversee proceedings and litigation, including mediations, administrative charges, demand letters, and employment-related government audits.
- Advise on labor and employment matters in new markets, particularly in the APJ region, including by managing and cooperating with external counsels.
What you’ll bring:
- Licensed attorney in Australia
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an internal legal counsel in a high-tech/technology company, with a focus on labor and employment law, and knowledge of other specialist areas within it (e.g. contract, and commercial and data protection/privacy law)
- Experience handling litigation related to employment matters, including discrimination claims, unfair and unlawful dismissal, as well as experience advising on employment matters in international markets, particularly in the APJ region.
- Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and their implications for employment law.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making in fast-paced and high-pressure situations.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of and lead legal processes related to the region.
Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay bands for remote roles are described as mid–six figures, with additional compensation such as bonuses, commissions, and profit sharing also referenced. Compensation for senior and revenue-linked roles is portrayed as substantial relative to typical tech benchmarks.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental health benefits, and access to flexible spending accounts. The breadth of coverage indicates a comprehensive baseline benefits offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are framed as flexible, including an unlimited/flexible PTO approach alongside paid holidays and sick time. Flexibility is reinforced by remote programs and a home-office stipend as part of the broader rewards package.
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Every day there’s another cyber-attack on the news. Hackers stole twenty million credit card numbers from a retailer, or they shut down an oil pipeline, or crippled a hospital. These attacks are more than just disruptive; they’re big business for organized crime and rogue states. Wiz is here to prevent them from happening where companies and governments build applications today -- in the cloud. From Barclays to Home Depot, Wiz helps the biggest organizations in the world protect their Amazon, Microsoft, and Google cloud environments. We have only been selling the product for six months, and so far, 10% of the Fortune 500 already use Wiz. But this is just the beginning. Come join the fastest growing enterprise software company in history in one of the fastest growing industries -- the cloud -- and help us make cloud a safe place where creativity and innovative ideas can flourish.
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