In-House Counsel

Does driving innovation and enriching our human experience through technology make you tick? At Re-Leased our vision is to shape the future of Commercial Real Estate and drive better outcomes for people, property and planet.

Our cloud-based commercial property management software is designed to specifically meet the needs of commercial property owners and property managers and make Commercial Real Estate simple and seamless for all parties.

Your Role

As our General Legal Counsel, you’ll be at the center of our legal operations for the global Re-Leased business, providing strategic legal guidance across the organization. From supporting our leadership team and Board of Directors to ensuring compliance with international regulations, this role covers a broad and dynamic range of responsibilities across legal operations, governance, data and security, and risk management.

Your Responsibilities

1. Oversee all legal operations, including policy development, document management, and strategic initiatives to improve efficiency.
2. Provide proactive legal advice and support to the Executive Team and Board on a variety of matters including compliance with the Companies Act 1993 and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
3. Manage board administration, including approvals, shareholder resolutions, and ESOP reporting and filings and oversee beneficial ownership filings and cap table management.
4. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
5. Sales contracts and deal desk support, including commercial redlines and negotiation, along with terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with global standards.
6. Support corporate structure considerations, including mergers, acquisitions, and funding activities.
7. Partner with IT and security teams to ensure legal oversight on data and cybersecurity initiatives including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy laws.
8. Advise on employee disputes and workplace matters, ensuring compliance with employment laws in relevant regions.
9. Responsible for ensuring Re-Leased is mitigated against any potential litigation across our global operations, specifically in the USA, working with external counsel as needed.
10. Protect and manage the company’s IP portfolio, including trademarks and proprietary software rights.

Your Experience

1. Licensed and qualified to practice law in either New Zealand, Australia, the UK, or the US.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal role, ideally in SaaS or technology sectors.
3. Proven experience in commercial law, contract management, data privacy, and corporate governance.
4. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions.
5. A practical, business-minded approach to legal solutions, balancing risk with growth opportunities.

Our culture is very important to us too, and we strongly believe in living out our core values:

1. People First : One team globally; our people and customers always come first.
2. Find a Way : Like a river, we find a way around all obstacles.
3. Win or Learn: Our journey for improvement never ends; enjoy the ride!

Why Join Re-Leased?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global business where we encourage thought diversity and driving new ideas. In exchange, we can offer a genuine opportunity to join a fast-paced, successful success story and the chance to become part of an award-winning team and grow your own career with us.

To express an interest please submit your details and tell us your story!

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