Senior Legal Counsel
This is a mid-senior level position that involves providing legal and compliance advice to various business units within a leading fintech organisation.
* The successful candidate will join a high-performing legal and compliance team, working closely with the Chief Legal Officer to provide support and guidance on consumer credit, financial regulation, privacy, and general commercial matters.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing timely and effective legal and compliance advice to all business units, including drafting policy documents, preparing responses to complaints, and reviewing marketing materials;
* Advising the business on regulatory requirements and providing pragmatic solutions for new products and features;
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of commercial agreements;
* Managing legal and regulatory risks across all relevant internal business units, material activities, and projects;
* Supporting the Chief Legal Officer with project-based and discrete activities in alignment with the organisation's strategic framework;
* Monitoring and providing advice on changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards;
* Liaising with external bodies and regulators as required.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years post qualification experience with in-house legal experience as well as a strong law firm background. They will have knowledge of consumer credit regulatory frameworks, experience in commercial asset finance, and a strong understanding of AML/CTF, Australian consumer credit, and privacy regimes.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including internal and external vendor/partner relationships, are essential. The ability to understand and troubleshoot complex commercial legal and regulatory problems, consult with relevant stakeholders, and propose practical solutions is also critical.
The role requires strong collaborative, organisational, and project management abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Please submit your resume in confidence via email or call for a confidential discussion.
Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Job Details
* Mid-Senior Level
* Full-time
* Legal Function
* Financial Services and Legal Services Industries