Myob
Legal Counsel
To liberate accountants by halving the time you spend on compliance and admin.
Consulting and Professional Services
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Myob
MYOB (meaning mind your own business) is an Australian multinational corporation that provides tax, accounting and other business services software to small and medium businesses.
About the role
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.
What you'll be responsible for
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Legal Document Drafting and Review
Draft and review legal documents, such as contracts and policies
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Legal Advice
Write advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of legal issues, including employment law, commercial law, and intellectual property law
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Legal Research
Research and analyze legal issues for clients including case law, regulations, and legal precedents
Skills you'll need
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Decision Making
Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one
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Verbal communication
Speaks clearly to convey information effectively to a target audience
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Problem solving
Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems
Meet the team
Provides advice across a range of commercial contracts, consumer, IT, IP, privacy, financial services, disputes and employment law.