We're MYOB, a business management platform designed to unleash the potential of businesses across Australia and New Zealand! As the #originalstartup, our roots are in finance and accounting software, but today we are so much more. We help our Aussie and Kiwi customers unleash their full potential, giving them the tools to Start, Survive and Succeed: all in the one place.
We're always on the hunt for those who bring a different perspective, diversity of thought and the drive to make our culture even better. Take your career to a new dimension at MYOB.
About the Team Overflowing with expertise, Group Services keeps MYOB highly tuned and up and running. Made up of several specialised teams including commercial, finance, legal and risk, these are the professionals who drive our business performance, while always ensuring we've dotted our I's and crossed our T's!
The Opportunity Our in-house commercial lawyers combine their enthusiasm for law and interest in technology with their business acumen. You will join an inclusive, high performing team who are serious about their work but not about themselves. Our Legal team provides advice across a range of commercial contracts, consumer, IT, IP, privacy, financial services, disputes and employment law. As a member of our in-house legal team, you'll support MYOB's Australian and New Zealand operations across a broad range of commercial law areas, cutting through the legal jargon and to achieve practical and business-oriented results. We're looking for a commercial lawyer who is eager to apply and improve their legal skills at an innovative technology company where they can be themselves at work.We will work with you to tailor the role to suit your skills and experience.We are open to exploring part-time options if you have the right skills, experience, and attitude. In any given week, your work might include...Working with stakeholders at all levels of the business to review, draft and negotiate various types of commercial contractsAdvising on the launch of new products and services, including providing regulatory guidance and drafting terms of useHelping to identify and reduce risk across the region in relation to data governance, privacy, cyber security, consumer and electronic communications lawsParticipating in cross-functional project teams, working with members of MYOB's product, technology, procurement and marketing business units, as well as the executive and senior leadership teamsWorking with your legal team colleagues to find new ways to improve the way that we provide legal services to the MYOB business unitsDeveloping your professional skills through MYOB's talent development program, as well as formal and informal legal professional development opportunitiesWhat we're looking for ...A law degree and a current practising certificate in AustraliaAt least 2 years' post-qualification experiencePrior experience in one or more of these areas: commercial contracts, technology, financial services, corporate advisory, intellectual property, privacy, or consumer lawAn interest in technology, innovation or legal operationsStrong commercial acumen and excellent communication skillsOur Culture & Benefits Our values have stood the test of time.If you want to work and collaborate where opinions are valued, and your ideas can make a difference, come to a place where Your Work Matters.
See what it's like to work at MYOB and what we're all about. Do your best work in a flexible work environment, right down to financial assistance to set up your home office…it's called Flexperience, and it's designed by you and your team!
Our partnership with Smiling Mind helps support the wellbeing of our team members and customers
Drive your own learning via conferences, in-house training, LinkedIn Learning, study assistance and a strong focus on leaders creating a learning environment
A multitude of leave options including up to an additional four weeks of purchased leave, generous parental leave, domestic violence leave, transgender leave, volunteer leave, study leave, plus more!
Communities built around 'Wellness', 'Belonging' and the 'Planet' where you can make a meaningful contribution
Access to best-in-class discounts and vouchers from leading retailers, and a lot more.
We are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to responding to every applicant.
MYOB are an equal opportunity employer and we champion diversity. Don't meet every single requirement of this role? Still apply! Research tells usthat that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At MYOB we believe that the right hire is someone who makes an addition to our culture, rather than someone who fits in and conforms to our status quo. Moving to 'CultureAdd'means adding team memberswho not only valueMYOBsstandards and workplace culture,but also bring an aspect of diversity that positively contributestoMYOB. So, if you're excited about this role, or about MYOB, we'd still love to hear from you!
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