Chief Legal Strategist

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Xero Full time

Xero is a leading cloud-based accounting platform that empowers small businesses and their advisors to succeed. As our Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's legal strategy and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with business stakeholders to provide expert legal advice on matters affecting the organization
  • Ensure all operations are compliant with relevant legislation
  • Report to the Legal General Manager and collaborate with the global Legal team, external advisors, and strategic partners to support Xero's legal and compliance function
Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of PQE experience (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
About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of Xero. We offer a competitive salary of $150,000 - $200,000 per annum, plus additional benefits including health insurance, life insurance, income protection, wellbeing programs, employee resource groups, and 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers.

Why Xero?

We're committed to creating a workplace that supports the well-being of our employees and their families. Our generous paid leave policy, dedicated wellbeing programs, and employee assistance program demonstrate our dedication to this cause. Join us and do the best work of your life at Xero



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