Legal Counsel and Assistant Company Secretary

Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary | ASX-Listed Tech

About us

Acusensus is a growing, ASX-listed technology company founded with a simple but compelling belief, that nobody should die on our roads. We build the technology that detects the Fatal Five dangerous driving behaviours; speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelt non-compliance, fatigue, and drug or alcohol impairment and supports the enforcement programs that change them. We delivered the world’s first mobile phone detection program in New South Wales and the world’s first automated mobile device and seatbelt program in Queensland. Today we run multiple long-term contracts in Australia NZ, the US and UK, working with governments, road authorities and police services to help reduce road trauma.

The opportunity

Acusensus is a growing company operating across four jurisdictions, and this role sits at the centre of how we manage legal risk and governance as we grow. The Legal team is a small, supportive and tight-knit, working across Australia and the US.

As Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary, you will give practical commercial and technology legal advice, support the Board and the General Counsel & Company Secretary on governance, and help the Legal team use AI and automation well.

You will be a trusted adviser to the business, a builder of practical legal tools and processes, and a confident presence with the Board and Non-Executive Directors. You will turn complex issues into workable, commercially sound outcomes and explain risk in plain terms.

• Advise on commercial and technology contracts, intellectual property, data protection and privacy, and disputes.
• Draft and negotiate customer, supplier, partnering and government agreements that protect our rights while keeping deals moving.
• Assess the legal and regulatory risks of new products, markets and business models, and recommend options that balance risk with commercial goals.
• Prepare Board and Committee agendas, papers, minutes and resolutions, and support compliance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and ASX Listing Rules, including continuous disclosure.
• Lead the Legal team’s use of AI and automation, from contract review and drafting tools to document assembly and workflow automation.
• Help develop and maintain our AI governance framework, including the handling of imaging and road data.
• Manage external counsel in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and new markets, and turn their advice into action.

You may be asked to travel nationally on short notice, and because we operate globally, some early mornings, evenings or weekends may be needed.

What you'll bring

You are a commercially minded lawyer who makes sound calls with incomplete information, knows when to escalate, and is energised by new technology. If you tick some but not all of the boxes, we still want to hear from you.

• A law degree and a current Australian practising certificate.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a well-regarded law firm or as in-house counsel, able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated use of AI, automation or legal technology in practice. Projects you have delivered matter more than a list of tools.
• Sound knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the ASX Listing Rules and the obligations of ASX-listed entities, including continuous disclosure.
• Experience with commercial, technology and government contracts, including an understanding of government contractual risk tolerances.
• Clear written and verbal communication that works for non-lawyers and for Board members.

Highly regarded

• Experience in board and committee administration, company secretarial work or listed-company governance.
• Working knowledge of AI and automation law, data protection and privacy, intellectual property and cyber security.
• Experience building reusable tools such as checklists, decision guides, templates or short training.

We build technology to make roads safer. That mission doesn’t stop when we leave for the day, it shows up every time we get behind the wheel of a vehicle to be role model drivers. An employment offer is subject to a criminal history check and a driving history check, plus any further checks needed to meet the obligations of our clients.

Why join us

• Work that saves lives. Your advice supports programs run with governments and police services across 14 jurisdictions to help reduce road trauma.
• Shape how Legal works. You will lead the use of AI and automation in the Legal team and help build our AI governance framework, rather than only responding to requests.
• Board and listed-company exposure. You will work directly with the Board, Non-Executive Directors and the General Counsel & Company Secretary on ASX governance, in a team that supports development and skills growth.

Ready to be part of our mission? Apply now.

Visit www.acusensus.com.au/careers or submit your application directly through this advertisement. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in greater detail, please email careers@acusensus.com.

If you need any adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, tell us when you apply and we will work with you.

Acusensus is building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to drive positive change. We’re committed to fostering an environment where creativity and authenticity are celebrated. No matter your background, if you’re passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.