Senior Legal Counsel Commercial & IT

Job title : Senior Legal Counsel Commercial & IT
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : 165,000
Contact name : Lee Ruddy
Contact email : lruddy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1166254
About Our Client

Our Client is the world’s largest ICT company (by revenue). With the combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, they help their people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future.

About the Role
  • Lead legal negotiations and provide advice on a range of major commercial transactions.
  • Sales and pre-sales support including review and preparation of tender responses.
  • Provide practical, commercial and strategic advice on legal issues including interpretation of contracts, application of regulations and potential disputes
  • Develop processes and procedures which contribute to the efficient operation of the legal team;
  • Ability to effectively influence and be a trusted advisor to the business.
About You

You are an experienced commercial lawyer who will join a team which helps the business achieve great things. You will be responsible for providing legal advice and contributing to commercial decision making whilst ensuring that all operations are conducted within acceptable risk parameters and in compliance with relevant laws.  Some of the attributes that you may have are:
  • A team player who contributes to the success and culture of the team and enjoys what they do.
  • At least 6-7 years of experience negotiating technology-related agreements either in private practice or an in-house environment.
  • Strong experience in compliance, data security, privacy, and intellectual property matters and local data protection laws.
For more information and a full position description please contact Lee Ruddy on 0450363147.