Legal Counsel at Leonardo AI

Join the Revolution at Leonardo.Ai!

Leonardo.ai, an Australian tech startup, is on a transformative mission to democratise design and ignite the world's creativity through our groundbreaking AI-powered platform. With over 16 million users worldwide and counting, we're just starting!

The Role:

We're seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with expertise in contract law across APJ, US, and EMEA regions. You’ll bring a robust understanding of international contract law, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues in a fast-paced, cutting-edge AI environment. You'll also have access to our retained external legal advisors for support beyond your specialty.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Masterfully draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including NDA’s, MSA’s, SOW’s, and Guarantees. Ensure every detail is meticulously handled to protect and advance company interests.
  

• Standardised Contract Templates: Develop and implement streamlined contract templates and procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency in contract management.
  

• Legal Risk Management: Skillfully manage and mitigate legal risks associated with contract terms and conditions, safeguarding the company against potential liabilities and ensuring robust legal protections.
  

• Contract Compliance: Provide expert legal advice on contract-related matters, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations across APAC, US, and EMEA regions. Navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and precision.
  

• Corporate Governance Support: Actively support the company's corporate governance and regulatory compliance efforts, reinforcing the company's commitment to ethical and legal standards.
  

• Proactive Legal Support: Stay ahead by continuously monitoring relevant legal developments and industry trends. Provide proactive legal support to keep the company informed and prepared.
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with internal teams, including sales, product, and finance, to ensure contracts align perfectly with company policies and objectives. Foster a collaborative environment for optimal contract outcomes.
  

• External Legal Liaison: Tackle legal issues beyond your specialty by effectively liaising with our external retained legal firm. Ensure comprehensive legal coverage and expert advice across all areas.
  

• External Supplier Management: Oversee and manage relationships with external suppliers for international legal advice. Ensure that external counsel is aligned with company goals and provides top-tier legal support.
  

• Intellectual Property Advice: Provide strategic advice on intellectual property issues, including patent, copyright, and trademark matters. Protect and enhance the company’s intellectual assets with expert guidance and foresight.
  

Skills We Seek: 

• Recognised law degree.

• Extensive experience in a technology or B2B SaaS company.

• Proven expertise in contract law, focusing on international contracts.

• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Strong grasp of legal and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Highly self-motivated with the initiative to drive projects to completion.

• High integrity and professional ethics.

• Willingness to build or already possess a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in the AI industry.

Our Culture:

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. At Leonardo AI, your unique perspectives and experiences are welcomed and essential to our success.

• Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely or from our vibrant offices. We have employees all over Australia, ensuring you can thrive personally and professionally.

• Empowering Growth: Your development is our priority. We offer continuous learning opportunities and career growth tailored to your goals. You’ll be encouraged to grow and excel in your career at Leonardo AI.

• Impactful Work: Join us in shaping the future of AI. You'll work on innovative projects that have a meaningful impact, and your contributions will help drive advancements in AI creativity.

Leonardo.Ai Benefits:

• Impact the Future of AI

• Competitive salary and equity

• A day off for your birthday 

• Remote and hybrid work options

• 20 days Annual Leave 

• 20 days working abroad

• Four weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave 

• Wellness budget 

• Home office budget 

• Everyday discounts with Flare 

• Novated vehicle leasing 

• Training and conference expenses 

• Friday meals in the office in Sydney

• Fun and engaging company events, both virtual and in-person

Next Steps:

Ready to revolutionise operational processes with AI? Apply now and join us at Leonardo.Ai to make a significant impact!

• Shape the Future of AI: Join us in revolutionising content creation and build a platform at the forefront of generative AI.

• Hybrid and Remote Options: Flexibility is key. Choose a work arrangement that suits your lifestyle and allows you to do your best work. Our hybrid team members meet in the Sydney office 1-2 times per week, with free lunch on Fridays.

• Benefits: We offer a generous package including paid parental leave, home office and wellness budgets, remote working from overseas and a day off for your birthday.

• Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the importance of having a diverse team. We intentionally seek people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every voice we hear contributes to our success.

While we love technology, rest assured that our interview process is all human. A Talent team member will review your application, and we'll contact you either way to let you know the outcome. Here's what you can expect.

Round 1 - Meet Your Recruiter:

• Our Talent team will reach out and arrange a 30-minute video call where you'll cover your experience, skills, and career motivations. You'll also get essential context about the role, the team, and how you can contribute towards our goals.

Round 2 - Craft Interview:

• You'll meet some team members to discuss the technical task in more depth, work through some technical questions related to your expertise and cover past projects, experience and career aspirations.

Round 3 - Technical Task:

• If you're applying for a technical role, you may be given a short take-home task to assess your skills and approach to problem-solving. This could be a real-life business scenario to unpack, a presentation, a test or a collaboration exercise. (Please note, depending on the role, the order of rounds 2 & 3 are interchangeable)

Round 4 - Values interview:

• You'll be able to meet with the Department Head for a short, informal conversation to understand your potential impact, the growth area we can support, and how aligned you are with our values and culture.

If there are any adjustments we can make that would make you more comfortable at any point in the interview process, please don't hesitate to let us know.