In-house Senior Legal Counsel | 12 month FTC

Reporting to the General Counsel, based in Sydney, Australia, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our EMEA business. You will partner with senior executives across the business, delivering commercially focused legal advice that enables growth and effectively manages risk. You will provide strategic, practical support across a broad range of legal matters, with a strong focus on technology contracting and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the negotiation, drafting and execution of complex commercial and SaaS agreements

• Deliver pragmatic legal advice on commercial, corporate, privacy, employment and intellectual property matters

• Support pre-sales activities, including responses to RFx opportunities

• Advise stakeholders on legal, commercial and regulatory risks, driving practical outcomes

• Monitor legislative developments and ensure compliance across relevant jurisdictions

• Build strong relationships across the business and serve as a strategic business partner

• Develop legal templates, playbooks and processes that improve efficiency and scalability

• Deliver legal training and guidance that strengthen contracting and risk awareness across the organisation

• Mentor and support junior members of the legal team

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced legal professional who brings strong technical expertise, commercial acumen and a collaborative approach. You will be confident balancing strategic priorities with hands-on delivery. You will have gained experience in a technology, financial services or software environment, either in-house or at a leading law firm. You will also bring:

• At least 8 years of post-admission experience, relevant legal qualifications and a current, unrestricted practising certificate

• Significant experience negotiating and managing complex technology and SaaS agreements

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and privacy legislation

• Excellent commercial judgement and the ability to balance risk with business objectives, supported by exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills

• Demonstrated abilities

• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to work across timezones

Why join GBST?

At GBST, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture where everyone is empowered to contribute, challenge ideas and drive continuous improvement.

You will work with talented colleagues across multiple regions, influence key commercial outcomes and make a meaningful impact in a global technology business.

If you are a commercially minded legal professional who thrives on partnering closely with the business and helping organisations navigate complex legal challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Our UK benefits include:

• Two days of flexible or hybrid working

• Instant savings and discounts at major retailers across the country

• Private health insurance, including dental and optical cover

• Non-contributory pension scheme

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, cycle-to-work and additional pension contributions

• An additional GBST & U day off each year

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• LinkedIn Learning