Head of Legal and Risk – Part-Time
Appen
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chatswood • 🇦🇺 Australia
Visit company websiteJob Level
Lead
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Oversee all legal, compliance, and risk matters for Appen globally
- Provide strategic legal counsel to executives across corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters
- Oversee commercial contracts and lead the deal desk function
- Manage dispute resolution, litigation strategy, and engagement with external counsel
- Advise on ASX and Corporations Act compliance, governance processes, and regulatory obligations
- Lead the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and ensure effective internal controls for legal and operational risk
- Oversee compliance programs across privacy, cybersecurity, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, and trade obligations
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, shaping policies and frameworks that balance commercial opportunity with ethical, legal, and operational accountability
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Law and current admission to practice in an Australian jurisdiction.
- At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience, including in-house legal counsel roles ideally in technology, data, or listed company environments.
- Strong knowledge of Australian corporate and commercial law, with international exposure highly regarded.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-border legal issues and partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
legal counseldispute resolutionlitigation strategycompliance programsenterprise risk managementcontract managementcorporate lawcommercial lawregulatory complianceprivacy law
Soft skills
strategic thinkingleadershipstakeholder managementcommunicationpolicy developmentethical decision-makingproblem-solvingcollaborationnegotiationaccountability
Certifications
tertiary qualifications in Lawadmission to practice in Australian jurisdiction