Helen Scott
About Helen Scott
Helen Scott serves as the Associate Director and Senior Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in law and geography from the University of Otago, she specializes in compliance policies, privacy training, and commercial contracts.
Work at KPMG Australia
Helen Scott has been serving as Associate Director, Senior Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia since 2021. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, she has been involved in advising on compliance policies and procedures for various organizations. Her role includes providing legal guidance on complex transactions and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current position, Helen Scott held several legal roles. She worked at Duncan Cotterill as an Associate from 2007 to 2014 in Christchurch and then returned to the firm as an Associate from 2015 to 2017 in Auckland. She also served as Corporate Counsel at NSW Land Registry Services for 11 months in Sydney from 2020 to 2021, and as a Senior Associate at Lander & Rogers from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Helen Scott studied at the University of Otago, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a focus on Law and Geography from 2000 to 2005. Her expertise includes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in subscription services and managed services agreements. She also provides training on privacy and data protection, focusing on compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
Specialization in Technology Transactions
Helen Scott has extensive experience in advising on complex and strategic long-term technology transactions. Her work primarily focuses on the financial services and retail sectors, where she applies her legal knowledge to navigate intricate regulatory environments and contractual obligations.