• This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne

Regional Legal Counsel, Asia-Pacific

About the Company

We are Informatica- the globally recognized leader in Enterprise Cloud Data Management where we data and AI to life by empowering business to realizethe transformative power of their most critical assets Our software manages the data of some of the most visible Fortune 500 entities and government agencies in the world and we're proud to be having a huge impact on today's society by helping to build greener technology and advancing medical research!

About the Opportunity

We are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to join a dynamic and internationally diverse legal team that tackles an interesting set of challenges around software licensing, cloud computing, systems integration, international regulatory compliance, corporate matters, and more. You will play an essential role within the Asia-Pacific team, assisting the businesses in the region by managing the legal dimensions of our interactions with customers, vendors, and partners. Additionally, you will ensure our adherence to general data privacy laws and other relevant industry-specific regulations and standards.

This role is located in either our Sydney or Melbourne office and will report to our Head of Legal for the Asia-Pacific region, situated in Singapore. While the primary focus of this role will be to support our Australia and New Zealand businesses, the selected candidate will also gain broader international exposure by participating in various legal matters across the Asia-Pacific region and engaging in certain global initiatives. The role demands adaptability and proficient priority management to provide a suitable level of service to internal clients while aligning with the objectives of the legal department.

The Role

The successful candidate will contribute their expertise as an experienced technology lawyer to:

• Serve as a reliable legal consultant to both business and technical teams on a wide array of legal topics, including general commercial matters, privacy, data protection, intellectual property, employment, corporate and regulatory concerns
• Provide legal support for commercial legal needs by drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex technology contracts with a range of stakeholders
• Facilitate the regional execution of data compliance strategies, ensuring conformity with international privacy regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding regulatory changes and their potential impact on business operations.
• Maintain relationships with managers in the various Informatica business units to stay familiar with business plans and goals (and how these would affect Informatica's position in contract negotiations)
• Anticipate problems and initiate actions to ensure contractual issues are addressed efficiently
• Assist in license compliance initiatives as necessary

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as an in-house counsel and/or private practice.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with proven experience handling complex commercial agreements, including multi-channel distribution, software licensing and services agreements.
• Meticulously detailed in their work while maintaining a comprehensive perspective of the overall project.
• Capable of recognizing cultural and stakeholder variances and viewing issues from multiple perspectives.
• Is well organized and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under strict time pressures
• A confident communicator in front of a variety of audiences with the ability to influence others in a group.
• Familiarity with and understanding of artificial intelligence, as well as data privacy and protection, will be an advantage.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and wellness benefits (Paid parental leave, adoption benefits, life insurance, disability insurance and 401k plan or international pension/retirement plans
• Flexible time-off policy and hybrid working practices
• Equity opportunities and an employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Comprehensive Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit

Our DATA values are our north star and we are passionate about building and delivering solutions that accelerate data innovations. At Informatica, our employees are our greatest competitive advantage. So, if your experience aligns but doesn’t exactly match every qualification, apply anyway. You may be exactly who we need to fuel our future with innovative ideas and a thriving culture.

Informatica (NYSE: INFA), a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, brings data and AI to life by empowering businesses to realize the transformative power of their most critical assets. We pioneered the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ that manages data across any multi-cloud, hybrid system, democratizing data to advance business strategies. Customers in approximately 100 countries and more than 80 of the Fortune 100 rely on Informatica. www.informatica.com. Connect with LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. Informatica. Where data and AI come to life.™