Hybrid Head of Legal and Risk – Part-Time

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About the role

  • Oversee all legal, compliance, and risk matters for Appen globally
  • Provide strategic legal counsel to executives across corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters
  • Oversee commercial contracts and lead the deal desk function
  • Manage dispute resolution, litigation strategy, and engagement with external counsel
  • Advise on ASX and Corporations Act compliance, governance processes, and regulatory obligations
  • Lead the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and ensure effective internal controls for legal and operational risk
  • Oversee compliance programs across privacy, cybersecurity, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, and trade obligations
  • Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, shaping policies and frameworks that balance commercial opportunity with ethical, legal, and operational accountability

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Law and current admission to practice in an Australian jurisdiction.
  • At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience, including in-house legal counsel roles ideally in technology, data, or listed company environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian corporate and commercial law, with international exposure highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-border legal issues and partner effectively with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Head of Legal and Risk – Part-Time

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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