Head of Legal
Core
Lead the legal function for a high-growth financial services business, managing regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and disputes while advising senior stakeholders.
Role type
Senior in-house legal leader (Head of Legal)
Builds
Legal strategies, compliance frameworks, and commercial contracts for a financial services lender
Domain
Financial services / Lending / Australian Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Australian financial services regulation, corporate governance, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, team leadership, risk management
Preferred skills
Lending experience, NCCP expertise, AML/CTF knowledge, stakeholder management
Technologies
Corporations Act, ASIC regulations, National Consumer Credit Protection Act
Responsibilities
Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business goals; Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory requirements; Support treasury transactions and securitisation matters; Oversee drafting and negotiation of loan and vendor agreements; Provide advice on legal risk and corporate governance; Manage disputes and external resolution processes; Lead and develop a team of two direct reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
