Legal Counsel
job description
At SiteMinder we believe the individual contributions of our employees are what drive our success. That's why we hire and encourage diverse teams that include and respect a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their unique selves to work and be proud of doing so. It's in our differences that we will keep revolutionising the way for our customers. We are better together!
What We Do
We're people who love technology but know that hoteliers just want things to be simple. So since 2006 we've been constantly innovating our world-leading hotel commerce platform to help accommodation owners find and book more guests online - quickly and simply.
We've helped everyone from boutique hotels to big chains, enabling travellers to book igloos, cabins, castles, holiday parks, campsites, pubs, resorts, Airbnbs, and everything in between.
And today, we're the world's leading open hotel commerce platform, supporting 40,000 hotels in 150 countries - with over 100 million reservations processed by SiteMinder's technology every year.
About the Legal Counsel role
SiteMinder's legal team, based in Sydney provides support and legal guidance to SiteMinder Globally. The Legal Counsel position supports the group's General Counsel and Company Secretary on a broad range of corporate, commercial and governance matters globally.
What you'll do
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements with partners, suppliers, and customers.
- Supporting strategic corporate and commercial projects.
- Regulatory compliance, including designing and drafting policies and training programs.
- Providing ad-hoc legal advice to various departments and stakeholders.
- Assisting in major transactions, including M&
A and litigation. - Providing corporate governance and company secretarial support.
- Coordinating projects to improve and streamline internal processes.
What you have
- Extensive PQE at a reputable law firm or in-house at a large corporation.
- Detailed knowledge of corporate law, contracts law, competition and consumer laws, and privacy regulations.
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to interact effectively and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the business, including external advisors.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, commercial acumen, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Our Perks &
Benefits
- Equity packages for you to be a part of the SiteMinder journey
- Hybrid working model (in-office &
from home)
- Mental health and well-being initiatives
- Generous parental (including secondary) leave policy
- Paid birthday, study and volunteering leave every year
- Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to help you connect and get involved
- Investment in your personal growth offering training for your advancement
Does this job sound like you? If yes, we'd love for you to be part of our team! Please send a copy of your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any adjustments you may need during the interview process. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.