General Counsel and Company Secretary

 

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.

 

Check out our life page for more info: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondersafe/life/

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.

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