SVP, Legal

Job description

We’re looking for a commercially minded SVP of Legal to lead Nearmap’s global legal function as we scale the business across ANZ, North America, and Europe. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board on the full range of legal risk, from commercial contracting and M&A to governance, compliance, and disputes. You’ll own global commercial contract strategy end to end, negotiating and closing SaaS subscription agreements, enterprise licensing deals, channel and reseller arrangements, and data processing agreements across multiple jurisdictions, while building and leading a high-performing in-house legal team. If you thrive at the intersection of law and commercial strategy in a fast-moving, private equity-backed technology business, this is the role for you. Lead and scale Nearmap’s global legal function across ANZ, North America, and Europe, setting legal strategy in lockstep with business priorities. Act as chief legal advisor to the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership team on legal risk, regulatory exposure, and strategic decision-making Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing in-house legal team defining and delivering on clear internal SLAs. Work closely with regional VPs to scale capability in line with the business, implementing the foundations for a best-in-class legal function Own global commercial contracting end to end, maintaining Nearmap’s global MSA, drafting and negotiating SaaS subscription agreements, enterprise licensing deals, channel and reseller agreements, data processing agreements, and vendor and procurement contracts across multiple jurisdictions Proactive development and maintenance of Nearmap IP portfolio, managing technical filings, and supervising the review and filing of patents across new and existing product lines. Partner closely with GTM and revenue operations to accelerate deal cycles and structure commercial terms that protect margin and manage risk without slowing the business down Lead legal workstreams for M&A and strategic transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and post-close integration Assist with corporate governance and board matters, and support the company secretarial function Own data privacy and security compliance across jurisdictions (including GDPR, CCPA, and the Australian Privacy Act) and manage Nearmap’s intellectual property portfolio Manage global outside counsel relationships and legal spend, ensuring the right expertise is engaged efficiently across jurisdictions Monitor regulatory developments across operating jurisdictions and advise the business on emerging legal and compliance risk Manage litigation, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies, engaging outside counsel where needed Advise on employment law matters across multiple countries in partnership with the People team Law degree and current admission to practice in Australia, the United States, or another relevant jurisdiction Demonstrated people leadership experience building and scaling in-house legal teams, with a true player-coach mentality — equally comfortable setting strategy and big-picture direction as rolling up their sleeves to work in the details alongside the team, and stepping in to pick up the slack when needed 15+ years of legal experience, including significant time in a senior in-house legal leadership role at a Technology or subscription company Proven track record negotiating and closing global commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions, including SaaS/subscription agreements, enterprise licensing, and channel or partner deals Experience advising C-suite executives and boards on legal risk and strategic decision-making Strong M&A experience, from due diligence through integration Working knowledge of data privacy and security regulations across multiple jurisdictions (GDPR, CCPA, Australian Privacy Act, or similar) Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into clear commercial guidance Stellar business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk against commercial pragmatism in a fast-growth environment Comfortable operating with autonomy and pace in a dynamic, high-growth SaaS business Preferred Qualifications: Experience in geospatial, imagery, mapping, or B2B SaaS platform companies Company secretarial or governance experience supporting a private equity-backed or investor-owned company Experience operating across ANZ and US legal, regulatory, and corporate governance frameworks simultaneously All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Why you'll love working at Nearmap: We move fast and work smart; often wearing multiple hats. We adapted to remote working with ease and are continually looking at ways to improve. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, and maintain a safe environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves. In addition to your annual leave, Nearmap offers: 4 extra "YOU" days off each year—take a break, no questions asked! Company-sponsored volunteering days to give back. Generous parental leave policies for growing families. Work from Overseas Policy - explore the world in the approved list of cities while you work! Discounted Private Health Insurance plans. A Nearmap subscription (naturally!). Learn More About The Work We Do: YouTube Page LinkedIn Page Thanks, but we got this! Nearmap does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Nearmap employee, location or address. Nearmap is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Property intelligence is reshaping how the world understands the built environment, and Nearmap is driving that. We put powerful aerial imagery, AI-driven analytics, and geospatial tools into the hands of the people who plan, build, insure, and govern the places we all live and work. Our technology turns property uncertainty into decisive action, and our culture brings out the best in the people who build it. We move fast, we care about craft, and we're proud of what we're building. If you're energized by turning hard problems into real-world impact, we'd love to meet you.