AddressJoin Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
Your Impact
As Axon's Corporate Counsel, you will report directly to our VP, Associate General Counsel, and serve as an in-house attorney. As a legal partner to business teammates, you will handle transactional legal matters and projects, research and advise on legal rights and duties, and assist in regulatory and compliance matters.
What You'll Do
Location: Sydney, Australia or Singapore
Reports to: VP, Assoc. General Counsel
- Assist Axon's business organizations and act as the Legal team's lead in negotiating transactions, with initial focus on customer sales contracts
- Improve operational processes to help the Legal team accommodate more complexity and growth in Axon
- Support development, implementation, and maintenance of contract lifecycle management system
- Drive compliance efforts related to various company policies
- Advise on regulatory compliance for business organizations
- Research and advise on corporate governance practices, including international subsidiary establishment and maintenance
- Perform general legal research and analyze associated impact on the company
What You Bring
- LLB from an accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials
- LLM or admission to the Bar of an APAC state
- Minimum of 3 years of corporate, transactional, and compliance experience
- Intellectual horsepower, bias for action, pass-first attitude
- Excellent research, writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating transactions
- Analytical, administrative and managerial skills and ability
- Excellent attention to detail, self-starter, and ability to work independently
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and contract lifecycle management systems
- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment
- Success working as part of a team and ability to handle multiple projects and assignments
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
NOTE: The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
