Commercial Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Be Part of Our Next Chapter  

 

For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started!

We’re a global technology company focused on creating dynamic, smart, personalized and engaging customer experiences powered by our range of digital hardware, our proprietary content management system and our industry leading signage solutions. (For example: If you’ve ordered in-store or in the drive-thru at McDonald’s somewhere in the world in the last few years, chances are you’ve interacted with our digital solutions.) We work in over 50 global markets and have 9 offices around the world, with a global headquarters proudly located in our founding home of Sydney, Australia.

 

Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up, both which fuel our purpose – Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving .  Through hard work, dedication and creativity, we’ve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are curious, charismatic, authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, collaborators and over-achievers. And together, as a Crew, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences.

Responsibilities

•Negotiate and draft a range of commercial agreements (e.g., customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs) that align with business objectives and risk tolerance.

•Act as a trusted legal advisor on commercial matters, supporting business objectives while managing risk.

•Provide timely legal advice that supports business decisions and enables objectives.

•Develop and implement legal processes that enhance efficiency quality in contract management.

•Foster a culture of compliance and risk awareness within the organization.

•Educate and train non-legal colleagues on legal topics relevant to their roles to improve compliance and contract outcomes.

•Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration and legal awareness.

•Establish and maintain processes for tracking key contractual obligations and milestones post-signature, ensuring both the company and its partners meet their commitments and mitigating potential disputes or breaches.

•Establish risk principles and guidelines to standardize what risks Coates is willing and unwilling to accept

•Effective identification and mitigation of risk with an ability to assess and communicate risk to the organisation

•Develop standard form documents and a precedent library to promote efficiency and risk governance

Capabilities

•Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey complex concepts and situations in clear, actionable terms for non-legal stakeholders.

•Able to anticipate and address legal issues with practical, business-friendly solutions.

•Demonstrates high accuracy and thoroughness in drafting and reviewing documents, identifying potential legal issues and commercial risks.

•Thrives in a dynamic environment and is open to change and continuous improvement.

•Ability to work independently.

•Works well with others, actively seeks input, and values diverse perspectives to drive optimal outcomes.

•Maintains high ethical standards and integrity in all matters.

Qualifications

•Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, with admission to the bar in a common law jurisdiction.

•At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in-house at a technology company or in a commercial law firm.

•Strong drafting and negotiation skills, able to develop pragmatic commercial approaches to legal and business problems.

•Strong understanding of commercial contract law principles with a focus on technology and intellectual property laws, including software licensing.

•Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

•Experience managing transactional and commercial contracts

•Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders - both internally and externally

Full Salary Range: $145,200/year (minimum), $155,100/year (midpoint), $165,000/year (maximum).

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market data. Well-qualified candidates can generally expect offers around the midpoint. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications but have more limited directly relevant experience for this specific role are typically placed nearer the minimum, while highly experienced candidates with strong role alignment may be placed closer to the maximum.

About Coates

We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are led by a forward-thinking CEO who has demonstrated a true passion for people and making Coates a place where people genuinely enjoy working. Our growth plans enable a focus on providing rapid career advancement opportunities for our talent.

Together, we are creators, allowing us to make our purpose a reality – to create immersive brand experiences for everyone.

Join a Crew that Cares

Be part of a global team of talented, ambitious, creative people that value integrity, individuality and inclusivity. (Ask us about our Equality + Empowerment Initiatives).

The benefits include an annual market competitive bonus program and our “Thrive Program” which includes a suite of flexible work options because we’re strong believers that you should never miss an important life or work moment. Thrive also provides dedicated time to prioritize our health and wellbeing (think virtual Yoga or meditation sessions), a Global Wellness paid day off to recharge as well as a “Give Back Day” to allow our Crew an opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Be inspired To Be More

We skip the red tape and aim to always stay nimble. We’re proud of where we’ve been and are energized by where we’re going. We encourage ideas and perspectives because we know the more we have, the better we are. We work hard but have fun along the way. We push the boundaries but keep it real and authentic. We believe in the values that got us here are the ones that will continue to lead us forward. We are excited by what we’ve accomplished, but know the best is yet to come.

Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

Fraud Alert: Employment Scam Advisory

 

It has come to our attention that unauthorised individuals are impersonating our company and reaching out to job seekers through fraudulent emails, falsely claiming to represent Coates. These emails often request personal information and appear to come from domains that are not affiliated with our organisation, such as  coatesgroupcareer.com .

 

We take this matter very seriously. Coates has reported these incidents to law enforcement and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. We are committed to protecting the integrity of our recruitment process and the privacy of our applicants.

 

Please be advised of the following:

- Coates does not operate or communicate through any domain resembling "@coatesgroupcareer.com "

- We   do not contact employment candidates via email to solicit personal or financial information

- All applications for employment must be submitted through our official website or directly through our LinkedIn profile: Coates Group

- All emails from us will come from our official domain, which is [at]coatesgroup[dot]com or via our Applicant - Tracking System (ATS) email address, which is no-reply[at] hire.lever [dot]co  

 

If you receive any suspicious communications purporting to be from Coates, we urge you not to respond, do not click any links, and do not provide any personal information. Your safety and trust are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your vigilance.

 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.