Xero

Senior Legal Counsel

Xero

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Melbourne • Australia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Go

About the role

  • Drive strategic initiatives across Australia and New Zealand by providing expert legal guidance
  • Navigate revenue share models and sophisticated payments projects
  • Ensure compliance of products with regulations
  • Execute annual goals of Go-To-Market teams
  • Build relationships with major partners and banks
  • Enhance internal legal efficiency through AI-related tools

Requirements

  • 7+ years PQE (in-house legal experience desirable)
  • Solutions-focused approach to legal risk
  • Deep understanding of competition and consumer law
  • Ability to build trust and influence with senior stakeholders
  • Background in complex commercial negotiations
  • Proven track record in in-house legal environments
  • Excellent communicator with ability to translate legal information for non-legal audiences
Benefits
  • Flexible, hybrid work environment
  • Beautiful office spaces for collaboration
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal guidancecompliancecompetition lawconsumer lawcommercial negotiationslegal risk managementin-house legal experiencestrategic initiativespayments projectsGo-To-Market strategy
Soft Skills
solutions-focusedrelationship buildingtrust buildinginfluencecommunicationstakeholder managementnegotiationefficiency enhancementcollaborationtranslation of legal information
Certifications
PQE