Our mission and where you fit in At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), reached unicorn status in 2022, and now serve 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million users on the platform. We have no plans to slow down. There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match What your days might look like We are seeking a Lead Commercial Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team and support the commercial responsibilities of our Legal Counsel, Head of Corporate & Commercial, during their tenure as Acting Head of Legal. In this role, you will manage a wide range of commercial and product initiatives, collaborating closely with both the legal team and wider business functions. You will be responsible for developing and customising contractual frameworks that align with the strategic objectives of our customers, partners, and vendors, helping to drive business success while effectively managing legal risks. We’re looking for a highly motivated, business-minded lawyer who excels in fast-paced environments and enjoys tackling new challenges. You should be a creative problem solver with a strong understanding of technology and business, able to balance legal risks with strategic goals. This fully remote role will report directly to the Acting Head of Legal and support our business across the UK and ANZ. As our Legal Counsel - Lead Commercial, you’ll: Confident and experienced in drafting. Capable of clearly and efficiently drafting for complex commercial goals. Capable of strategic thinking around how we contract, including drafting new templates for terms & conditions for new features and product offerings. Required to review material partnership or strategic agreements for risks. Advising internal stakeholders on risks, and negotiate better outcomes for the business. Summarising complex legal concepts and risks for stakeholders, and providing advice and recommendations for how to proceed. Required to review, negotiate and draft a variety of commercial agreements, including, vendor agreements, NDAs, data processing agreements, and other technology agreements. Required to lead the development, and implementation of the continuous improvement of standard form agreements, legal processes, policies and training generally. Working closely with other commercial lawyers in the team to balance workloads, to learn and develop from each other, and to ensure business goals are met efficiently. The eyes and ears for the legal team and refer out matters to other legal specialties where required, including privacy, employment, commercial and intellectual property specialists. What you will bring AU qualified solicitor (multi-jurisdictional legal qualifications or experience a big bonus). Experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department (SaaS or tech start-up preferred). Prior start-up experience is a plus. Experience with managing large cross-functional projects is a plus, especially on projects like the rollout of new products, terms & conditions, due diligence exercises or similar. Experience with global privacy regulations, including the GDPR, is a plus. Proven ability to understand technology and the interplay between legal, policy and company strategy. Ability to work autonomously in a remote business environment with a strong work ethic, to manage shifting priorities and multiple projects. Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe The EH Way of working. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine. The EH Way The EH Way is how we describe our culture at Employment Hero and how we all operate. It is our DNA. You can read all about it on our careers page: https://employmenthero.com/careers/ In short, you’ll love working with us if: Revolutionising employment gets your heart racing. You thrive on the flexibility (and responsibility) of a remote-first business. Our values align, and shape how you show up every day. You love the dynamic pace of a startup, are driven by innovation, and enjoy working with other smart people. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: A generous budget for your home office. Cutting-edge tools and technology. Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded. Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Swag app. Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero. Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025. Are we a match? Think we're the right match for you? Fantastic Click 'Apply' and our talent team will reach out with the next steps. At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here: https://employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/ Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.