Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel Meltwater is seeking a commercially minded Corporate Counsel to join our APAC legal team. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and has a strong foundation in contractual negotiations and privacy law with the ability to manage legal issues in rapidly evolving areas, such as AI. This role will provide practical, business-focused legal support across the company, with a particular focus on SaaS contracting, media monitoring and intelligence products, technology transactions, privacy, data protection and general commercial matters. You will bring exceptional communication skills, a pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability to thrive in collaborative environments across teams and regions. The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Procurement, Finance, Security, Product, Customer Success and other business teams. You will be expected to manage matters independently, identify legal and commercial risks, and provide clear, pragmatic advice that supports the company's objectives. What You'll Do: Draft, review and negotiate SaaS agreements, master services agreements, order forms, statements of work, data processing agreements, NDAs and other commercial contracts. Advise on customer, vendor, partner and technology transactions. Support sales and procurement teams throughout the contracting process, including reviewing deviations from standard terms and proposing appropriate solutions. Advise on privacy, data protection, confidentiality, information security and use of customer data. Support the business with contract interpretation, implementation questions, disputes and other day-to-day commercial matters. Assist with legal issues relating to product development, content, intellectual property, artificial intelligence and digital services, as relevant. Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting SaaS, media monitoring, content licensing, privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence and digital services. Work with internal stakeholders to improve legal processes, templates, playbooks and contract-management practices. Coordinate with external counsel where specialist advice is required. Contribute to legal and compliance projects across the Australian and wider Asia-Pacific business. Help promote a practical, risk-aware and commercially effective approach to legal support. What You'll Bring: A Juris Doctor Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with some in-house experience (preferably technology, SaaS, media monitoring and/or intelligence, publishing, data, or other digital-services business experience). Excellent negotiation, legal drafting, and communication skills. Demonstrated experience advising on SaaS contracting issues, including intellectual property, data use, privacy, security, liability, indemnities and termination rights. Familiarity with media monitoring, content licensing, data licensing or similar content- or rights-based commercial issues. Demonstrated ability to monitor regulatory and local law developments, identify their practical implications for the business and translate them into clear, actionable guidance. Ability to work effectively, independently and support the sales team and other internal stakeholders, exercising sound judgement that incorporates strong legal analysis, a pragmatic approach, and consideration of business goals, risk tolerance, and stakeholder priorities. Ability to balance a high volume of legal matters in a timely and effective manner. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-lawyers. Knowledge and understanding of doing business globally, including working across organizational, functional, and geographic boundaries. High attention to detail and strong organisational skills. A team player who values client/customer service and professionalism. Fluency in both written and verbal business English: ability to dive into conversations and engage across borders! Whilst you are located in Sydney or Melbourne, you can embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid work schedule. This role requires you to be in the office on a regular basis to support collaboration and engagement with the broader team. Desirable experience: Experience supporting enterprise sales or strategic customer negotiations. Exposure to international contracting and cross-border data protection issues. Experience in a global or matrixed organisation. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and legal operations processes. Experience advising on technology procurement, information security or artificial intelligence-related matters. Preferred: Experience advising on the use of content in dashboards, reports, analytics products or client deliverables; exposure to copyright, media, publishing, intellectual property or digital-content regulation. What Success Looks Like Providing clear and commercially useful advice to internal stakeholders. Managing contracts efficiently while protecting the company's key legal and commercial interests. Identifying risks early and escalating matters appropriately. Building trusted relationships with Sales, Procurement, Product and other business teams. Contributing to scalable legal processes, templates and contracting guidance. Demonstrating sound judgment, ownership and a practical understanding of the business. Reporting Line The Corporate Counsel will report to the Head of Legal for APAC and work as part of the wider global legal team. What We Offer: Enjoy flexible paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance. Gym & wellness allowance through our partnership with ClassPass. Community Outreach Days get involved & undertake charity work or volunteer as paid days off, based on employee tenure. Car Lease Benefit partnered with Autopia, the perk of novated leasing, a tax-effective way to own and run a car. Employee assistance programs cover mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behaviour areas to ensure your overall well-being. Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters. Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need. Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater. Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career. When You'll Join : 2026 Our Story The sky is the limit at Meltwater. At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right working environment, great things happen. Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to analyze over a billion pieces of data each day and make better business decisions. Our award-winning culture is our north star and drives everything we do – from striving to create an environment where all employees do their best work, to delivering customer value by continuously innovating our products — and making sure to celebrate our successes and have fun along the way. We're proud of our diverse team of 2,300+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you'll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to reach your goals. So, in a nutshell, that's Meltwater. We love working here, and we think you will too. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations. Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. 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