Legal Counsel

Take the next step in your legal career …

Join a highly successful and innovative banking technology provider with an international footprint

Broad spectrum legal role requiring high level commercial acumen

*Ideally a permanent, full-time role – though we would also consider ‘substantial’ part-time if the role was of interest to a parent, for example, who may be looking for some flexibility to accommodate other family commitments

Ultradata –

A long-established business with 48 years of experience and a trusted technology business partner to significant financial institutions across the Australian and Asia Pacific financial services market.

About the Role Reporting to the Head of Legal, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a range of legal advice in a manner that protects stakeholders and balances legal risks with commercial priorities, across a wide range of business transactions.

Advise on Ultradata’s legal activities to protect its interests. Implement and manage internal controls to ensure no legal arrangements are breached

Ensure technical legal issues are identified and addressed

Draft, maintain and manage the release of a range of standard contracts including Software Licence and Maintenance Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Escrow, Confidentiality Agreements, Third Party Agreements, etc.

Manage the legal implications of new sales processes, contract renewals and contract variations

Review and negotiate contracts with third parties (eg suppliers, alliance partners, service providers etc)

Assist with the legal requirements relating to the implementation of new products and services

Manage the recommendation and execution of the contract process, including maintenance of the contract register and proactive approach in dealing with significant contract dates

Work with the Managing Director, Chief Business Officer and Chief Operating Officer in executing strategic or risk management projects (e.g. Acquisitions, Third-party alliances, etc.)

Manage, renew and negotiate all Ultradata leases

Proactively monitor new legislation or changes in legislation, which may affect Ultradata and its business. Advise relevant stakeholders as required

Maintain knowledge across various areas of law including contracts, intellectual property, trade practices, financial services regulation, HR, Corporation's Law, Privacy etc and when necessary request consultation with Ultradata’s appointed legal firm

Manage the protection and registration of Ultradata’s trademarks and domain names

Identify and assist in managing legal risks to the business

Initiate legal action as required and oversee defence of Ultradata in any legal action initiated against it, in conjunction with external legal advisers

Contribute to the preparation of a monthly legal report for the Chief Business Officer.

The ideal candidate

Must hold a Bachelor of Law or equivalent business/law degree and be admitted to practise law in Victoria

Must hold a current practising certificate

Must have at least five (5) years of corporate/commercial experience with a speciality in software contracts/IT law

Exposure to USA contract law would be highly valued given expanding marketing opportunities for the company in the USA.

Proven experience in a dynamic in‑house legal function, dealing day‑to‑day with senior executives

Demonstrated capability in identifying and analysing the commercial and risk implications of complex legal/commercial business matters

Strong legal drafting and commercial negotiation skills

Understands legal and regulatory issues relating to Cloud hosting from a financial services perspective

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