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General Counsel and Company Secretary

SeniorFull-timeHybridWaterloo NSW 2017, AustraliaPosted 5 days agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

Sonder is on a mission to redefine workplace health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring that every person feels safe and supported. As a General Counsel and Company Secretary, you will lead the legal function during a pivotal growth phase, managing a team and overseeing governance while driving the company's transition to an AI-native organisation. Collaboration is key, as you will work across various departments to streamline contracting processes and make a meaningful impact on the company's success.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading the legal function

Manage a team of two Legal Counsel and oversee external counsel relationships while acting as Company Secretary to the Board.
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Designing legal workflows

Create new legal and company secretary workflows built around AI to enhance efficiency.
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Collaborating across departments

Work with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to simplify the contracting process.

Key criteria

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10+ years legal experience

Proven experience in legal roles within fast-growth environments.

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Corporate and commercial law background

Demonstrated expertise in SaaS, employment law, and data privacy.

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Advanced drafting skills

Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.

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5 criteria for this job
10+ years legal experience
Proven experience in legal roles within fast-growth environments.

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Corporate and commercial law background
Demonstrated expertise in SaaS, employment law, and data privacy.

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Advanced drafting skills
Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.

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AI and automation experience
Track record of using AI to streamline legal processes.

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Team management experience
Experience managing an in-house legal team and external counsel.

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