Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer
AutoGuru
Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
Sales / Marketing, Finance / Banking / Insurance
AutoGuru is scaling fast. We’re expanding across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, and we need a Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer (LRCO) who moves at the same pace as our engineering and finance teams.
This role plays a key part in how we make commercial decisions by clearly assessing legal and financial risk.
The Role:
This is a founding role that directly influences commercial decision-making by balancing legal risk with outcomes. You’ll build and lead the legal function from the ground up, with clear ownership and real impact. While you’ll be building the function, you’ll also be hands-on in delivering legal work from day one.
AI is a core, non-negotiable part of how we work. We’re looking for a builder who uses modern tools to protect the business while accelerating commercial deals.
- Establish and lead the legal, risk, and compliance functions from the ground up, transitioning from a new department into a mature, scalable business unit.
- Act as a key partner to the CFO by translating legal risk into clear financial impact, helping the business make faster and more informed commercial decisions.
- Embed AI into your day-to-day legal workflows to improve speed, consistency and reduce reliance on external counsel.
- Protect the company’s legal interests and manage organisational risk as we scale operations across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets.
- Work closely with the CISO to manage information security governance and ensure we maintain our SOC2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications.
- Focus heavily on hands-on delivery, taking direct ownership of policy drafting, risk flagging, and contract turnaround.
- Operate within a clear Delegation of Authority framework, owning low to medium risk decisions and escalating higher-risk matters where needed.
- Provide strategic guidance to leadership, offering visibility into financial exposure and helping the board navigate high-level compliance decisions.
- Your work will provide visibility to leadership and the board on key risks and financial exposure.
- Tertiary qualification in Law (LLB or JD) and are admitted to practice in an Australian jurisdiction, with substantial Post Qualification Experience.
- You’ve spent time in-house, ideally within a tech or SaaS environment, managing the unique risks and compliance shifts that come with rapid growth.
- A proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex commercial and tech agreements. You know how to talk about financial risk and can navigate indemnities, liability caps, and payment structures with ease.
- You don’t just know about AI; you use it. You’ve integrated AI-assisted contract review, drafting, or research tools into your daily workflow to stay ahead of the curve.
- Experience across data privacy and intellectual property is essential to keeping our expansion on track.
- Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- You are an expert in risk and stakeholder engagement, with the communication skills to translate complex legal risks into clear financial implications for the CFO and Finance team.
- Familiarity with SOC2 Type 2 or ISO 27001 certification processes.
- Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms (like Ironclad, Juro, or Contractbook).
- Deep exposure to trademarks and software patents.
- Previous experience working hand-in-hand with a Finance team in a commercially-focused role.
We’re an inclusive and flexible workplace, and our perks and culture are pretty sweet (if we say so ourselves). We offer:
- Take advantage of discounted car servicing and even enjoy a paid day off on your birthday, because you deserve it!
- Opportunity to excel in your career through ongoing learning and development from our internal Guruversity program.
- Bask in the contemporary charm of our industrial office, just a stone's throw away from the beach and public transport, complete with a podcast studio, cozy chillout spaces, and all-around good vibes.
- Park your worries (and your wheels) with free secure parking, bike racks, surfboard racks, and there's even a pool table for those well-deserved breaks.
- Dive into a calendar packed with exciting team events led by our dedicated Culture Crew.
How to apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter, outlining why you’re the best fit for the role. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 22nd May.
We believe diverse perspectives lead to better decisions and stronger outcomes. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment for this role is being managed internally.
Connect with us on our socials!
LinkedIn: @autoguru
Instagram: @autoguru
Facebook: @autoguru.com.au
About the company
Company website•Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Hi, we’re AutoGuru, a collective of creatives and technologists with a single mission: to transform the way vehicle maintenance is managed.
For over a decade, we’ve been building technology that removes friction from managing automotive maintenance, making auto care easy for drivers, service providers, and fleet managers.
Our award-winning digital product portfolio includes:
- AutoGuru.com.au - Australia’s #1 auto services marketplace
- FleetGuru® - digital fleet maintenance management used by some of Australasia's largest fleet operators
- FleetGuru.ai - AI-powered platform that connects international fleet management companies, their clients, and drivers to a services ecosystem for maintenance scheduling, authorisation and payments
- BookingGuru - white label digital booking solution used powering online bookings and payments for car servicing and repairs
- Reserve with Google Automotive Bookings - a unique integration that powers ecommerce service and repair bookings directly from Google Search & Maps
AutoGuru is proud to have received the following awards and recognition:
2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022
- ProductReview.com.au Best Trades Comparison Website
2020
- The Australian Financial Review’s BOSS Most Innovative Tech Companies - 10th Place
2019
- The Australian Financial Review’s BOSS Most Innovative Tech Companies - 9th Place
- Deloitte Tech Fast 50 - 7th in Australia, 110th in Asia Pacific
- AIIA Queensland iAwards - Consumer Market Category - 1st Place
2018
- The Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Most Innovative Companies - 7th Place
- Westpac 200 Businesses of Tomorrow.
2017
- Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Finalist
- Startcon Founder of the Year Finalist
- Anthill Top 100 Coolest Companies Finalist