Seeing Machines has developed the world’s most advanced human data-driven technology which enhances transport safety by dramatically reducing fatal accidents every day. We’re on a mission to achieve zero transport fatalities.

With more than 2 million cars on the road using our state-of-the-art operator monitoring technology developed by the passionate team at Seeing Machines, we provide real-time protection from distraction and drowsiness-related driving events. Seeing Machines works with many of the world’s leading brands (including General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Qantas, Caterpillar, Toll) across the transport sectors automotive, commercial road transport (Fleet), and aviation.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Employment Term: Part Time, Permanent

Reporting To: General Counsel and Company Secretary

Job Role

The Paralegal role provides critical support to the legal team and across the business generally and requires a detail-oriented, proactive, and organised person to assist with legal research, document preparation, contract review, and general administrative support.

This role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates closely with key stakeholders across business units and corporate functions in Seeing Machines.

If it sounds a bit like you – read on for more information below and Apply!

Key Responsibilities

Drafting and Review

• Drafting, reviewing and obtaining signatures on NDAs and template agreements under supervision
• Drafting, reviewing and contributing to variations, amendments, and extensions of commercial contracts with our customers and suppliers
• Assisting with drafting of less complex correspondence and agreements

Legal Research

• Conduct research on federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the business
• Summarise findings and provide concise, actionable insights to legal team members
• Monitor legal developments relevant to the company’s operations and flag potential risks or changes

Corporate Governance support

• Assist with board preparation for face-to-face meetings including catering, room bookings and flight and accommodation requests
• Assist with Annual General Meetings including board room set-up and administrative support

Compliance and risk management support

• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal compliance policies and training materials
• Support audits and internal investigations by gathering documentation and preparing summaries
• Help track compliance deadlines and ensure documentation is properly maintained
• Working with insurance brokers and business stakeholders to gather and review information for insurance contract placement and renewal
• Reporting on insurance contract cover arrangements, premiums, and recoveries
• Supporting the liability claims notification process under insurance contracts so that the insurers have sufficient information to investigate claims and respond
• Monitoring and reviewing contract and insurance claims to help identify trends
• Maintaining the privacy complaints register and reporting on compliance with data protection agreement obligations
• Reviewing, interpreting, conducting assessments of, and reporting on contract governance, risk and compliance performance

Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for internal departments seeking legal support;
• Assist in responding to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding legal and contractual matters;

Administrative support

• Preparation of invoices, purchase orders and other liaison and communication with members of the finance and procurement teams
• Schedule and coordinate legal team meetings
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal legal use

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Preference for candidates with a law degree or partial completion working towards completion.
• Demonstrated understanding of governance, risk and compliance in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of data protection and privacy, including Australian privacy laws and GDPR compliance.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in stakeholder management and engagement.
• Ability to initiate and recommend changes to business processes and techniques, with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Ability to solve issues through discussion, negotiation, and teamwork.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.

Why Seeing Machines

• Being part of something meaningful - We are inventive, innovative and collaborative and are making a real difference to safety on roads, all around the world
• Work flexibly – we encourage our people to manage their work and personal lives to achieve a balanced outcome
• Diversely Strong - We are global, Seeing Machines serves a growing market in the UK, Europe, Africa, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific
• We are focused on employee support and understand the importance of our collective wellbeing. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Program any time you require it
• We reward and recognise achievement. You will have access to our global benefits and reward platform.

For more information, visit: http://www.seeingmachines.com