Senior Legal Counsel — The Rocks, Sydney
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We have a great opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel at Domain. In this role you'll be providing legal support to the Domain business to ensure that the business is legally compliant in its day to day operations specifically in relation to the use of data and privacy in the business. Who are you? The ideal candidate will be… Reviewing and negotiating data specific contracts including data licences and data sharing agreements. Advising the business on the practical application of current and upcoming privacy laws in relation to Domain's products and services, including in commercial partnerships. Considering and advising on use cases and any applicable parameters or restrictions on the use of data. Working closely with Domain's data governance team advising on aspects of data governance. Reviewing and negotiating technology contracts, MSAs, SaaS agreements and general service agreements. Advising the business on misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair contract terms, undertaking product reviews and attending to front end dispute resolution. Responsible for identifying legal risks in commercial proposals or concepts put forward by the business and working closely with the relevant stakeholders to assist them to achieve their commercial goals in a way that is legally compliant. Understand commercial principals and provide legal advice that is legally sound and also practical and commercial. Attributes: You will have a good foundation at a reputable law firm with approximately 5-8 years working in a Digital and Technology Team. You will have had responsibility for advising on all aspects of privacy law and experience working directly giving advice to clients. Prior in-house experience (as a permanent team member or on a client secondment) will be well regarded although not essential. Prior experience working with digital companies on strategic data initiatives would be beneficial. Must be a strong communicator and capable of working collaboratively on projects. You must be capable of working in a small legal team with the ability to work semi-autonomously with the business. You must be comfortable picking up whatever tasks need done from time to time. Technical Skills: Strong technical skills in areas of privacy law, contract law and intellectual property law. Strong commercial acumen and a business focused mind. Capable of being able to identify and assess risks, make decisions and provide advice which may include suggesting alternative ways forward. Plenty of 'get up and go' - able to pick up instructions, connecting with the relevant business person and running with them, looping in and reporting back to the Head of Legal - Commercial or Chief Legal and Transformation Officer, where required. Good attention to detail. Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced environment. Be a strong and positive team player and business partner. Why join us? We're the right size business for you to make a real impact, with a workplace culture where you can be you. Perks of the role include: Flexibility tailored to you - so if you've recently made a sea change, work adjusted hours or like the idea of hybrid working, it'll be perfect; Discounts on things like Domain Home Loans; Access to Perkbox, giving you discounts across healthcare, entertainment, food, utilities and more Continuous opportunities to leap, learn and grow. We don't just talk, we do. Every day we solve property problems for Australians and beyond. We encourage our people to see the possibilities, and turn them into realities. That's why we want you. Who are we? We shine a light on all things property. Our business aims to simplify the property journey for all involved; motivated by expertise and our exclusive data. Changing the way people engage with property requires a team of diverse thinkers. What's next? One of our talent partners will give your application a good look and give you a call if it's a good match, so apply now Don't meet every single requirement? We're committed to building an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to send in your application. You may just be the perfect candidate for this opportunity or another within the Domain Group. Got what it takes?

Applications close Sunday, 25 February 2024
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