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Managing Legal Counsel

AT UKG
UKG

Managing Legal Counsel

Alice Springs, Australia

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

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The Managing Legal Counsel will support UKG's APAC region with all Go To Market matters and a wide range of other business and legal matters, providing expert and strategic level advice to senior leaders.

This role reports in to the global legal team and has one direct report in region. There is capacity for this role to be worked remotely from Australia.

• Provide expert and strategic legal advice to UKG's Asia Pacific senior management teams across Go To Market matters and a wide range of other business and legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements and other cloud service-related contracts with customers, business partners, and vendors
• Assist the Privacy and Compliance Legal teams on data privacy and security matters, determining how to apply applicable laws and regulations in the regions
• Provide some assistance to the HR team on local labor and employment law matters
• Some support of corporate and litigation matters
• Some travel will be required
• Create and update UKG agreement templates
• Provide timely support to our Sales organization and other cross-functional stakeholders, including training to such stakeholders

Strong experience practicing Australian law is required; experience in other APAC jurisdictions is a plus
• Fluent in English; other APAC languages will be considered a plus
• Strong transactional background, with at least 12 years of experience supporting high-performing sales teams in the cloud/SaaS industry or in relevant private practice negotiating, drafting, and advising clients on technology-related commercial contracts, including multi-jurisdictional transactions, software licensing, and cloud services
• Overall broad legal knowledge (commercial contracts, data privacy and security, corporate law, labor law, litigation, etc.)
• Experience managing other legal counsel and negotiators, providing mentorship and guidance on complex transactional matters
• Experience in international business environments
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills
• First class interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with a variety of levels and audiences
• Flexible, self-starter able to work in a very fast paced, changing environment while managing competing priorities

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.

Client-provided location(s): Australia
Job ID: ukg-893378414139
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program