General Counsel

vor 10 Stunden


Sydney, Österreich Culture Amp Vollzeit

Join us on our mission to make a better world of work.Culture Amp is the world's leading employee experience platform, revolutionizing how 25 million employees across more than 6,500 companies create a better world of work.
Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, drive performance management, and develop high-performing teams.
Powered by people science and the most comprehensive employee dataset in the world, the most innovative companies including Canva, On, Asana, Dolby, McDonalds and Nasdaq depend on Culture Amp every day.Culture Amp is backed by leading venture capital funds and has offices in the US, UK, Germany and Australia.
Culture Amp has been recognized as one of the world's top private cloud companies by Forbes and most innovative companies by Fast Company.For more information visit cultureamp.com.Role purpose:You are a strategic thinker with deep expertise in corporate law, governance and leadership, ready to lead and inspire a world-class legal team.
As the General Counsel & Company Secretary, reporting directly to the CFO/COO, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and Board, ensuring legal, regulatory and governance excellence across all aspects of the company's operations.In this role, you'll oversee the company's global legal strategy while guiding a high-performing team, including the Directors of Legal (Commercial and Product & Privacy).
You will be pivotal in managing corporate governance frameworks, supporting the Board and its committees and advising on critical business decisions, capital raisings, acquisitions, and complex contractual arrangements.Your leadership will shape a forward-thinking, collaborative legal function that enables the business to thrive in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
With a strong focus on privacy, regulatory compliance and commercial legal matters, you'll also champion innovation in legal operations to build efficiency, resilience and scalability.This is a rare opportunity to blend your passion for law, corporate governance and leadership in a globally impactful role.
While based in Australia, you'll work closely with teams across North America and EMEA to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
Experience in SaaS or HR tech, coupled with a proven track record of advising senior stakeholders, will set you apart in this critical leadership position.Duties and responsibilities (Accountabilities):Lead and oversee the company's legal strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk management priorities.Serve as Company Secretary, supporting the board and its committees with governance frameworks, compliance, and meeting statutory obligations.Provide strategic legal counsel to the executive leadership team on complex issues, including corporate transactions and capital raises, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.Manage and mentor the Directors of Legal (Commercial and Product & Privacy) to foster a high-performing, collaborative legal team and guide the broader legal functions to service excellence.Drive the development and implementation of scalable legal operations processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and resilience.Oversee the company's global privacy strategy, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and supporting privacy-first product initiatives.Be the legal lead on strategic initiatives, such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and capital raises, ensuring risks are managed effectively.Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Technology, Security, HR) to address emerging legal and regulatory challenges in SaaS and HR tech.Monitor changes in corporate, privacy, and technology law, advising stakeholders on potential impacts and opportunities.Champion a culture of trust and resilience, balancing proactive risk mitigation with enabling innovation and business growth.Represent the company in external negotiations, regulatory matters, and key stakeholder engagements.Qualifications, experience and knowledge requiredExtensive experience in corporate law, governance, and commercial legal matters, ideally in-house within SaaS or technology-driven industries.Proven track record in advising boards and executive teams on complex legal, compliance, and regulatory issues.Expertise in corporate governance, including supporting boards, committees, and shareholder matters.Strong knowledge of global data privacy laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and Australian Privacy Act), with experience implementing privacy strategies.Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor senior legal professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture.Experience managing large-scale transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, from legal and risk perspectives.Proficiency in developing and scaling legal operations processes, including leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and compliance.Strong drafting skills, with the ability to create precise and accessible documentation, including contracts, policies, and governance materials.A proven ability to balance risk management with enabling business innovation and growth.Exceptional communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the highest levels.Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with the adaptability to navigate ambiguity and change.Admission to practice law in Australia, with additional international qualifications (e.g., U.S. or U.K.) considered a plus.A deep understanding of the SaaS industry, with experience supporting HR or technology product-related legal matters as a significant advantage.We believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our success.
We're committed to fostering a work environment that truly cares for and develops its people, and creates lasting positive impact.
In addition to providing a competitive compensation package, some of the key benefits we offer are:Employee Share Options Program: We empower you to be an owner in Culture Amp and share in our successPrograms, coaching, and budgets to help you thrive personally and professionallyAccess to external providers for mental wellbeing and coaching support to sustain the wellbeing, safety and development of our peopleMonthly Camper Life Allowance: An automatic allowance paid out each month with your pay - you can spend it however you like to help improve your experience and life outside workTeam budgets dedicated to team building activities and connectionIntentional quarterly wellbeing pauses: A quarterly company-wide shutdown day in each region to to collectively pause, reset and focus on restoration and rest, without having to tap into individual vacation timeExtended year-end breaks: An extended refresh period at the end of yearExcellent parental leave and in work support program available from day 1 of joining Culture Amp5 Social Impact Days a year to make a positive impact on the community outside of workMacBooks for you to do your best & a work from home office budget to spend on setting up your home officeMedical insurance coverage for you and your family (Available for US & UK only)Additionally, we don't just focus on our internal community; we believe in creating a better world of work for all.
We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with Employee Resource Groups and ally communities in place.We have a strong commitment to Anti-Racism, and endeavor to lead by example.
Every step we make as a business towards anti-racism is another step we can take to support our customers in making a better world (of work).
You can see our current commitments to Anti-Racism here.Please keep reading...Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements.We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experienceThank you for taking the time to read this advert.
If you decide to apply, as part of your application, we will ask you to complete voluntary diversity questions (excluding Germany).
Please watch this video from our amazing DEI Leader, Aubrey Blanche to share more on why we collect the data and how we will use it.If you require reasonable accommodations or adjustments due to a disability to complete the online application or to participate in the interview process, please contact ****** and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting.
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