You will be responsible for partnering with the business and providing legal advice in relation to legal matters affecting the organisation, as well as ensuring that all our operations are compliant with relevant legislation.
You will report to a Legal General Manager and work closely with the wider global Legal team, external advisors and strategic partners to support Xero's legal and compliance function.
You will have a primary focus in one team (regional commercial, M&A, Partnerships, Regulatory, Privacy, IP or, Global Projects), but will regularly work across the other teams within the Legal team on projects and initiatives.
What you'll do... Work closely with key stakeholders to help drive strategic relationships and initiatives for Xero locally, but with a global mindset. Work as an integrated part of the global legal team to provide support on global matters that impact your region, including M&A and integration, partnerships, privacy, IP & regulatory matters. Provide advice to senior managers on legal aspects of their defined areas (including sales/marketing, CX, PX, WX, and region-specific product and partnerships). Drive and/or manage within the global legal team projects to manage workflow, improve operational efficiency, achieve global and regional education and training, and enable compliance. Review, negotiate and draft key legal documents, such as vendor supply agreements, marketing partner agreements, data exchange agreements, integration agreements, and procurement contracts. Ensure the business is informed and compliant with any relevant existing or proposed legislation that may impact the operations of the business. Coach and mentor junior members of the legal team. Contribute to internal policy and process development. Liaise and collaborate with legal team peers to deliver holistic legal function outcomes. Assist with investigating and responding to enquiries from law enforcement agencies and regulators. Liaise with and manage Xero's external legal advisors, as required. Responding to ad hoc queries in the Xero team's legal inbox. What you'll bring with you... Critical capabilities: Solves problems - Creates new and better ways for Xero to be successful by exploring diverse approaches and leveraging unique connections. Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Makes processes better - Has a focus on continuous improvement. Courage - Is comfortable stepping up to address difficult issues. Instils Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Communicates effectively - Proactively and skillfully shares knowledge and relevant updates with key stakeholders. Identifies legal issues & opportunities - Able to understand and evaluate the legal issues that impact Xero from various perspectives. Balances stakeholders - Anticipates and skilfully balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency. Understands Xero's business - Has a strong understanding of business drivers and future regulatory changes. Experience we are looking for... 8+ years PQE (in-house legal experience desirable). Law degree. Current practising certificate. Experience providing legal advice to companies in the technology sector. Experience with data protection regulation. Experience negotiating & drafting agreements in a commercial context. Experience liaising with regulators and statutory/law enforcement bodies. Experience with financial services regulation (desirable).
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