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SalaryACS is the leading professional association with over 47,000 members representing Australia’s technology community, across industry, government and education. ASC is all about powering Australia’s technology brilliance.
Established more than 50 years ago, and employing more than 180 staff nationally, we are a member-led NFP and the trusted leader in the tech sector.
Australia’s success increasingly depends on technology. It powers the delivery of government services, enhances children’s learning and enables all businesses to innovate and improve productivity.
The ACS is currently going through an exciting period of transformation (both organisational and Digital transformation), which will see us evolve to be more relevant in a changing market by introducing additional industry-focused services and product offerings.
An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team.
About the Role:
We are offering a rare opportunity for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team in a part-time capacity (3 days per week).
As a Legal Counsel, you’ll find a supportive environment backed by strong leadership. Reporting to the Corporate Secretary and Head of Legal, your role will involve critical support across the entire ACS business.
Responsibilities:
In this varied role, you will be primarily responsible for the following:
- Contract Review, Drafting, and Negotiations: Thoroughly review, draft, and negotiate contracts to ensure legal compliance and protect our interests, whilst taking a commercial and pragmatic approach.
- Legal Research and Advice: Provide legal research and expert advice to internal stakeholders, guiding them through complex legal matters.
- Procurement and Vendor Support: Assist with procurement processes and vendor management, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
- Intellectual Property (IP) Protection: Offer IP support to safeguard technological innovations and proprietary assets.
- Internal Policy Development: Contribute to the development of internal policies, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.
- General corporate advisory and ad-hoc legal support: Provide legal support to the organisation and Head of Legal on a range of matters including employment and HR, governance and risk, helping to navigate legal complexities.
Requirements:
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Experience: 5–7 years as a practicing lawyer with at least 2 years in-house experience, with a focus on commercial contracts, intellectual property, and general corporate advisory.
- Drafting Skills: Strong experience in drafting legal documents, contract review, and effective negotiation.
- Analytical Abilities: Capable of assessing complex legal issues and providing sound recommendations.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Independence and Teamwork: Comfortable working independently while also contributing as a valuable team member.
About ACS:
We are the professional association for Australia’s technology sector with 47,000+ members across business, government and education.
Our benefits include:
- Hybrid work environment
- Collaborative, supportive and inclusive work culture
- Complimentary membership to the ACS and the many benefits associated with the membership, including our Ambassador card
- NFP Salary Packaging – meaning you pay less tax and have more take-home money to spend
- Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential counselling services)
- Additional leave including up to 3 gifted days p.a, a recharge day and floating holidays to celebrate what's important to you.
- 10 weeks of paid parental leave
- Access to training and development
- Reward and recognition for a job well done
