Legal Counsel

at  Mable

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review, draft and negotiate procurement and commercial contracts such as SaaS, marketing, IT, data, consumer and competition law as well as assisting in acquisition integration
• Provide commercially oriented advice and support to the business on a wide range of legal issues including IP, marketing, regulatory compliance, employment, privacy and data protection
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks for Mable products and services
• Monitor legal and regulatory compliance for all areas that may impact Mable’s operations
• Assist in development of new policies and update of existing policies.
• Assist the business with projects to improve products and services
• Assist with business compliance and governance projects and work closely with the Trust and Safety Team to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Privacy and Compliance Manager to embed the group’s compliance framework
• Contribute to an innovative culture with your legal expertise and initiative and assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies and initiatives
• Embrace a role that offers constant variety and the chance to tackle new challenges head-on. No two days are the same!

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor of Laws degree, a current Legal Practising Certificate and 4-6 (PQE) years of experience from a law firm or an in-house team, with a solid foundation in corporate commercial law.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities within a diverse workload and a collaborative attitude essential to working in a small team in a shared services model (industry experience in a start-up or technology company is a plus but not a prerequisite).
• Attention to detail and a high-level of accuracy
• Versatility and broad experience in corporate and commercial law which will enable you to quickly be involved in a range of areas including employment, contracts, intellectual property, IT, technology, privacy, and consumer law.
• Ability to interact with management levels of a business and build relationships with key stakeholders
• Commercial and strategic mindset, with the capacity to provide legal advice that aligns with business objectives
• Capacity to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative environment
• Flexible and motivated to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Clear and confident communicator who values plain English and is able to summarise legal concepts into practical steps

INCLUSION AT MABLE

Mable is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
People with lived experience of disability or personal experience with the aged care system are strongly encouraged to apply.
We’re endorsed by Work180 which showcases our commitment to our policies, flexible working and inclusion practices for women in tech.
If this role has stood out to you but you don’t feel like you ‘tick all the boxes’, we strongly encourage you to apply nonetheless. We value diversity across experience and you might well bring something to the Mablehood we are looking for!
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Mable is an online platform connecting Australians looking for disability and aged care support to independent support workers. Since 2014, we’ve been helping our community live their kind of independence, and today we’re one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing healthtech platforms.
We have been recognised in AFR’s Fast 100 list, Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50, and won the Australian Growth & Australian Technology Growth Company of the Year Award in 2020! So don’t miss your opportunity to join a thriving scale-up and deliver change to Australia’s care and support sector.
This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic and pragmatic lawyer with 4-6 years (PQE) to join a legal team in a scaling business. You will thrive in a varied role where you will work as part of a small team, collaborating with business functions to address legal and regulatory issues and provide solutions. You will also assist with developing compliance and governance processes to support business growth.
You will work under the Head of Legal yet have autonomy to advise on a wide range of matters, influencing the delivery of Mable’s strategic objectives. Working in a profit-for-purpose technology company means you will be able to make a meaningful and positive impact with your legal skills whilst utilising your commercial and innovative mindset.