At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex legal matters and support our mission for global impact.
- Company: Join a purpose-driven scale-up making a difference in sanitation worldwide.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare support, generous leave, and free toilet paper!
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture focused on continuous growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that donates 50% of profits to provide clean water.
- Qualifications: 5+ years legal experience with strong negotiation and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Want to challenge yourself at a purpose-led scale up AND make a difference in the world? Come join the revolootion! We make eco-friendly products and donate 50% of our profits to provide clean water and help build toilets for the billions of people who lack proper access. So far, we’ve contributed over $18 million AUD to fund sanitation projects around the globe. Basically, we’re really good at doing good.
A bit about the role:
As our Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll be instrumental in supporting Who Gives A Crap’s growth and impact. You’ll take the lead on complex commercial matters, including significant contracts and high-stakes negotiations. Beyond that, you’ll provide expert guidance across global legal areas like intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. You’ll also serve as a crucial point of contact for day-to-day legal inquiries and play a key role in educating the business on legal best practices.
If you worked here this past month here are some things you might have been involved in:
- Shaping our legal team's direction: Collaborating with our Head of Legal to define goals and priorities, ensuring our legal strategy aligns with the company's bigger picture.
- Navigating new product launches: Reviewing contracts and advising on compliance for exciting new product lines as we expand our reach.
- Mentoring future legal stars: Sharing your knowledge with a junior lawyer on secondment, helping them tackle a complex issue or providing guidance that supports their professional growth.
- Making legal easy to understand: Translating complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice for our marketing or operations teams.
- Championing smarter ways of working: Exploring and implementing new legal tech or processes to boost efficiency.
- Skilful negotiations: Being in the thick of negotiations for a key partnership, securing beneficial outcomes.
- Staying ahead of the curve: Keeping a close eye on global legal changes, ensuring our advice is always accurate.
Let’s talk about you:
- Minimum 5 years+ PAE; 10 years+ PAE & in-house experience desirable.
- Thrives on strategy: Enjoy collaborating to set clear goals and work with the Head of Legal to develop effective plans for the team.
- Influence: Understand the benefits of finding win-win solutions and develop strong relationships.
- Project management whiz: Skillfully manage multiple legal projects, keeping stakeholders aligned.
- Leads with both directness and empathy: Foster collaboration and navigate challenging conversations respectfully.
- Drives tangible results: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and improving processes.
- Communicates clearly and simply: Break down complex legal information for non-legal audiences.
- Possesses strong negotiation skills: Handle complex matters confidently, achieving favourable outcomes.
- Provides savvy commercial advice: Offer clear, pre-emptive legal advice that balances risk and commercial success.
- Committed to continuous growth: Always seeking ways to improve processes and contribute to a culture of ongoing learning.
- Enjoys mentoring others: Genuinely likes guiding and supporting junior team members.
Why should you work with us?
As a certified B Corp™, we work to make a difference every day while maintaining the highest standards of social and environmental impact. We offer competitive salaries, meaningful support towards healthcare, generous paid leave, tailored learning and development opportunities, and free toilet paper.
We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes a team stronger — and the stronger our team, the closer we are to delivering toilets and clean water for all.
Senior Legal Counsel in Melbourne employer: Who Gives A Crap
At Who Gives A Crap, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven employer that not only values your professional growth but also empowers you to make a tangible difference in the world. With a vibrant work culture that celebrates collaboration and innovation, we offer competitive salaries, generous leave, and tailored development opportunities, all while contributing 50% of our profits to vital sanitation projects globally. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner, healthier planet, and be part of a team that is as passionate about making an impact as you are.
