Commercial Lawyer | Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane
- Lead our Commercial Law division to tailor our world-class software to meet the needs of users in different jurisdictions in the area of Commercial law.
- This position shapes the success of our business and sets us apart from our competitors.
- Work for a Culture that values its Employees.
- Full-time, hybrid
ABOUT LEAP
LEAP is the leading provider of Legal Practice Productivity Solutions in the world and is part of ATI – one of the largest international LegalTech companies. For more than 30 years, our curiosity and commitment to continual improvement has kept us reimagining productivity tools for lawyers and their staff to support our guiding purpose, to ‘Help lawyers who help people’. The market leading software we develop and support is used by more than 100,000 lawyers and their staff in small and medium sized law firms.
Working alongside our international team of passionate high achievers, you’ll join a fast-growing technology business where things seldom stay the same for long. With more than 1000 smart, caring and ambitious ‘LEAPsters’ working together across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland and New Zealand, you’ll find yourself in good company here.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Division Head for Corporate Law, you will guide LEAP’s efforts to deliver a robust combination of AI, software, legal content, and management advice tailored to Corporate Law. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing tools that help firms enhance profitability while delivering high-quality legal services.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead the integration of AI-driven technology solutions for Corporate Law firms.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with legal best practices.
- Provide strategic insights to refine LEAP’s offerings based on your Corporate Law experience.
- Manage a customer success team to assist Corporate Law firms in transitioning to AI.
- Oversee a sales and marketing team to establish strong relationships with Corporate Law firms and understand their needs.
- Innovate and ensure the highest standard of legal content and management advice for Corporate Law firms.
- Work closely with a supportive team, contributing to case strategy and ensuring cohesive progress Commercial Law product content.
- Provide legal expertise in drafting and reviewing content for Commercial Law planning products for Commercial Law claims.
- Collaborate with the Forms Designer Team and Database Design Team a to ensure that all product-related content (forms, templates, instructions) is legally sound, clear, and user-friendly
- and more.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially when reviewing and drafting legal content to ensure accuracy, compliance, and legal sufficiency.
- Ability to identify potential legal risks and propose solutions that ensure content is both legally sound and user centric.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address legal risks and improve content usability.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders in the content development process.
- 5+ years of legal practice experience in Corporate Law.
- Significant experience in commercial contracts or transactional law at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
- Proven ability to independently identify and resolve multi-disciplinary legal issues, minimising risk while supporting business goals.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple high-volume
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels.
- Enthusiasm for technology and its potential to transform legal services.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Management experience is highly regarded.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Friendly, supportive, and driven culture
- Complimentary gym membership
- Flexible Work Environment
- Fully stocked pantry
- Monthly massages
- Break out area and sporting activities
- Monthly celebrations for birthdays, work anniversaries, new joiners
- Generous Parental Leave benefits
- One additional paid "Be Me" leave day per year to celebrate being you!
- Opportunity to participate in our Employee Share Scheme
LIFE at LEAP
LEAP is all about impact, growth and ownership. We’re united by a genuine passion for what we do, enriched by the care we show to our customers and each other and driven by the difference we can make together.
LEAPster culture is about prioritising and celebrating the incredible humans behind our market-leading technology. Think performance-driven remuneration incentives, flexible hybrid work, a world-leading Parenting Policy, regular social events, free gym membership and so much more.
At LEAP, we promote equal opportunity. Creating a culture of diversity and inclusion not only promotes innovation but we believe is the right way to do business. Our LEAPsters bring different cultures, genders and perspectives to their days and we wouldn't have it any other way. We welcome and encourage you to apply, no matter who you are or how you identify.
