Legal Counsel - ANZ

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Banyan Software is looking to add a high-calibre Legal Counsel to its growing legal team. This individual will play a key role in supporting our operations across the APAC region, working closely with the APAC Group President, the General Counsel of our parent company, and, where appropriate, external legal advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all stages of the acquisition process, including reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements, performing due diligence, drafting, and negotiating letters of intent and definitive transaction documents and supporting closing transactions.
• Collaborate with the M&A team to develop and refine processes, checklists, and template documents that support efficient and scalable acquisition activity. Help drive consistency in approach, ensure alignment with internal risk standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of M&A execution and integration practices.
• Support the integration of newly acquired companies by advising on transitional services, aligning policies and procedures, and addressing legal issues that arise post-acquisition.
• Serve as a GC-like advisor to our APAC headquarters and our operating companies, including contract review and negotiation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, insurance matters, HR and employment issues, risk assessment and mitigation, and dispute resolution.
• Work with the General Counsel to develop internal policies, training, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with local laws (e.g. Corporations Act, employment, data, competition).

Requirements & Qualifications

• A degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
• A member in good standing and registered to practice law in Australia.
• 7-9 years PQE with a minimum of 6 years of experience doing M&A at a reputable law firm. In-house commercial experience (and specifically experience in the Software/Technology industry) experience is an asset.
• High-energy self-starter and a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and ability to give executive-level guidance in a timely manner.

Banyan Software company encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. Banyan Software is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regards to race, gender, disability or protected veterans’ status.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.