Senior Legal Counsel

About Ofload and Our Mission FreightTech is one of the most exciting spaces to be in right now, with the opportunity to transform one of the largest industries. Freight in Australia is a $66 billion market, yet it is analogue and has many inefficiencies: 30% of the time, trucks drive empty. Networks lack transparency, data flows are fragmented, and smaller transport operators face barriers to competing with the big players. At Ofload, we’re changing how the freight industry operates and bringing it into the digital world. We leverage technology, data, and strategic partnerships to connect a growing roster of blue-chip customers with smaller, highly efficient transport operators. By reducing empty truck miles, improving visibility, and optimising supply chains, we’re driving smarter, greener, and more efficient operations that benefit businesses and the environment. This isn’t just logistics—it’s FreightTech: a tech-powered transformation of an industry that is the backbone of the economy and touches everyone’s lives. Why Join Ofload? Joining Ofload means being part of a high-growth scaleup. It means working alongside motivated, ambitious individuals who are passionate about disrupting the status quo and making a real impact. Our team thrives on challenges, values direct and honest feedback, and is committed to growing together. We’ve raised over $100M in funding from some of the world's top investors—backers of companies like Canva, Revolut, and HelloFresh. Along the way, we’ve been recognized for our innovation and culture:

• Ranked #1: Deloitte Climate and Sustainability Award 2024 for our pioneering Carbon Analytics Platform
• Ranked #2: AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 in Transport and Construction

At Ofload, we combine the agility of a tech startup with the impact of tackling a massive, real-world problem. If you’re ready to be part of an ambitious team reshaping the freight future, we want to hear from you. About the Role We are seeking a skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join Ofload and work on a wide range of legal matters in one of Australia’s fastest-growing start-ups. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be the first legal hire within our organisation, providing you with the autonomy to develop and implement legal processes while collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance, mitigate risks and be exposed to a wide range of areas within Ofload. Join our dynamic and innovative team at Ofload, where you can make a meaningful impact and build a rewarding career. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey to revolutionise the logistics industry! What You’ll do To date, most of our legal needs have been met internally and support from a range of external legal firms on specialist matters. Post our recent Series B+ fundraising round we are looking to establish a dedicated Legal and Compliance Team - to increase the speed to market, and establish best practices internally. This is your chance to make a difference, establish a team and help define how the legal function will work. This role will cover a wide range of topics - here are some of the areas that you’ll own:

• Be an integral part of the build-out of Ofload’s commercial legal infrastructure so that we can scale and operate efficiently at pace with Ofload’s exponential growth - this work includes drafting and maintaining Ofload’s agreements and playbooks, leading and contributing projects to improve internal processes and operational efficiencies
• Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret various commercial agreements including SaaS agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts, transport agreements, platform integration, and partnership agreements, and ensure that all commercial agreements adequately protect the company’s interests, improve processes, and increase scalability.
• Support on company secretary responsibilities, including drafting board and shareholder resolutions, and handling business filing with ASIC.
• Lead the legal function work stream as the business prepares for an IPO listing on the ASX
• Advise on general corporate matters such as compliance with shareholders' deeds, company constitution, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies.
• Develop and maintain a framework of compliance within the organisation, including owning claims and insurance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to build and enhance legal processes, policies, and procedures.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 8 + years PQE, with experience in both private practice and in-house at a high-growth organisation
• Project management experience, with demonstrated ability to independently move projects forward by gaining the support needed from others while working in a cross-functional role. 
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical mindset to identify potential risks and implement effective controls. 
• Adaptable and proactive mindset that can thrive in a rapidly evolving organisation.

At Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we’d encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. More than a job! We look after you through: 

• Flexibility and Wellbeing: Balance your life with hybrid work arrangements, including remote work options and additional leave for volunteering, celebrations, and personal milestones.
• Empowerment and Growth: access to a $500 learning and development budget to put towards your professional growth, in-house workshops & Lunch & Learns; and 
• Our annual Summer Camp offsite

Office Benefits:

• Weekly catered breakfast, monthly team lunch and a number of delicious snacks 
• Morning brew of your choice at our local cafe 
• Quarterly celebrations and team events;
• Table tennis, board games and an office library