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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Hybrid and flexible working environment, Free access to the Sonder app for employees and families, Paid parental leave, Access to AI tools (Claude, Gemini), Study leave, Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)
Posted 30d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the legal function and act as Company Secretary to the Board, overseeing governance and investor relations. Design AI-driven legal workflows and collaborate across Sales, Product, and Customer Success to streamline contracting processes.
Requirements
Requires 10+ years of post-qualification experience with a strong in-house background in fast-growth SaaS environments and a current Australian practising certificate. Must have expertise in corporate transactions, AI automation for legal efficiency, and advanced commercial drafting skills.
Full job description
About Sonder
At Sonder, we believe every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best, wherever they are. We're redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Sonder's mobile platform provides 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals, ensuring members receive immediate care when they need it most. In critical situations, we go beyond digital support, offering on-the-ground assistance to manage time-sensitive incidents.
We're also actively building toward an AI-native organisation, using real-time insights to help organisations take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future with direct, measurable impact on the bottom line.
Since our founding in 2017, we've grown rapidly across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Seek and Blackbird, we support over one million members and 200+ team members globally. We're well-capitalised, scaling fast, and the work we do genuinely matters.
About the role
Sonder is looking for a General Counsel and Company Secretary to lead our legal function at a pivotal point in the company's growth. Reporting to the CFO, you'll manage a team of two Legal Counsel and oversee our external counsel relationships, while acting as Company Secretary to the Board, running Board meetings, governance and investor relations end to end.
This role sits at the centre of Sonder's push to become an AI-native organisation, you'll design new legal and company secretary workflows built around AI, and work across Sales, Product and Customer Success to make our contracting process faster and simpler for everyone.
Must-haves
10+ years post-qualification experience, with considerable in-house experience in a fast-growth environment
Corporate and commercial law background, with experience across SaaS, employment law, data privacy, technology and IP
Current Australian practising certificate (unrestricted)
LLB, Juris Doctor or equivalent qualification
Experience supporting corporate transactions, including fundraising, secondary sales, M&A and multi-jurisdictional employee equity plans
A track record of using AI and automation to cut legal cycle times, from contract automation and DoA automation through to faster drafting and review
Advanced drafting and negotiation skills across a broad range of commercial agreements
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance risk against pragmatic, business-first outcomes
Experience managing an in-house team and coordinating external counsel
Nice-to-haves
Knowledge of the healthcare sector and its regulatory environment
Why join Sonder?
At Sonder, we thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with a strong commitment to our people. Our team is a collaborative, vibrant group of passionate professionals, dedicated to making a real impact on people's lives every day.
Hybrid and flexible working environment. Enjoy the perfect balance of in-office collaboration and work from home flexibility, empowering you to optimise your productivity and work-life balance.
Our employees and their families get free access to the Sonder app with 24/7 support.
Paid parental leave with an attractive return to work policy, 12 weeks for Primary Carers and 4 weeks for Secondary Carers, plus our Primary Carers return to work at 80% for the first 3 months at full pay.
True AI Native organisation with access to Claude, Gemini and other tools to encourage you to experiment, automate and get those real efficiency gains, no matter the role.
2 days of study leave to invest in your professional growth.
Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP), share in Sonder's success.
Salary Packaging and novated leasing.
Access $250 annually to fund to invest in your wellbeing, empowering you to choose the support that best fits your needs.
Free coffee.
Dog-friendly office in our Sydney HQ.
Volunteer leave. 2 days per year to participate in meaningful causes and contribute back to the community.
At Sonder, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our members come from all backgrounds, and we know that a diverse team helps us better understand and support their needs. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with the role.
Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.
Proactive 24/7 medical, personal safety and mental health care for your workforce, all through one app.
Industry
Software Development
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Waterloo, New South Wales
LinkedIn followers
38,502
Total funding
$246M
At Sonder, we help organisations improve the wellbeing of their people and empower them to be at their best.
We do this by providing leaders with a comprehensive care platform that delivers support through the right care, at the right time. Allowing people take control of their wellbeing in a way that suits them - on their terms, on their schedule, and on their device.
It also gives leaders the unique (anonymised) data and insights they need to get ahead of tomorrow’s wellbeing challenges, today.
Accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), all Sonder members have easy access to professionally curated wellbeing and safety resources, along with 24/7 support and advice from registered health professionals.
Join us today and put wellbeing where it matters most - in the hands of your people.
Interested in joining our growing team?
https://sonder.io/careers/
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