Sonder is a rapidly growing company specializing in workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Their mobile platform offers 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals, ensuring immediate care for members. The Corporate Counsel role is a cross-functional advisory position that involves close collaboration with various business units, including sales, marketing, product, engineering, finance, and people & culture. This role is integral to balancing legal risk with strategic business objectives, supporting Sonder's mission to scale globally.

Key responsibilities include negotiating revenue-generating agreements, drafting and reviewing contracts to support new company initiatives, and advising on data privacy laws and regulations, particularly the Privacy Act and GDPR. The Corporate Counsel will also support strategic projects, including advisory work for Sonder’s Board of Directors and collaboration with large strategic partners on product development. Establishing scalable processes, templates, and policies to support a high-growth environment, as well as procuring and utilizing technology-based solutions to automate repeatable processes, are also essential aspects of the role.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience with top-tier private practice experience. Prior experience at a startup or scale-up technology company is desirable. A strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, with experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, is essential. In-depth knowledge of Australian and European data privacy laws and regulations, including the Privacy Act and GDPR, would be advantageous.

Sonder offers a hybrid and flexible working environment, combining in-office collaboration with work-from-home flexibility to optimize productivity and work-life balance. Employees and their families receive free access to the Sonder app, providing 24/7 support. The company also offers paid parental leave with an attractive return-to-work policy, including 12 weeks for primary caregivers.

Joining Sonder means becoming part of a collaborative, vibrant team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a real impact on people’s lives every day. The company is committed to fostering a high-performance environment with a strong emphasis on employee well-being and growth opportunities.