Legal and Compliance Officer (MEL, SYD)

Tesserent is an extraordinary home-grown cybersecurity success story. Founded in Melbourne, originally focusing on Managed Security Services and funded entirely by local investors, we have since grown to become one of Australia’s largest cybersecurity providers. Now with offices across Australia and New Zealand, we partner with clients to provide not just Managed Security Services, but a full suite of cybersecurity services.

Tesserent is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal and Compliance Officer to join its dynamic legal and compliance team. This role will be instrumental in ensuring Tesserent’s adherence to complex legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. You will work closely with various teams to mitigate legal risks, conduct compliance audits, and provide strategic advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Monitor and interpret evolving cybersecurity regulations, including the Privacy Act, Cyber Security Act, Security of Critical Infrastructure Act, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
  • Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues.
  • Develop and implement effective compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contract Review and Negotiation:
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including supplier agreements, customer contracts, and partner agreements.
  • Ensure that contracts align with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
  • Provide legal advice on contract terms and conditions, necessary departures, risk mitigation strategies, and dispute resolution.
• Incident Response and Investigations:
  • Assist in incident response activities, including data breach investigations and regulatory notifications.
  • Conduct legal and regulatory assessments to determine appropriate response actions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to minimize legal and reputational risks.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with the organization's operations.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the company's interests.
  • Provide guidance on risk mitigation techniques, such as insurance coverage and contractual provisions.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Effectively communicate complex legal and regulatory issues to non-legal audiences.
  • Provide timely and accurate legal advice to business units.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Law degree and admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer.
• 2 - 4 years of Post-Qualified Experience years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a private practice law firm or a technology company.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry experts.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

If you are a passionate legal and compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.