Senior Legal Counsel
Core
Provide pragmatic legal advice and commercial contracting support to shape product development, partnerships, and commercial solutions for a digital financial services company.
Role type
Senior individual contributor legal counsel
Builds
New product features, strategic partnerships, and commercial arrangements for consumer credit and financial services
Domain
Fintech / Consumer Finance / Australian Financial Services Regulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Australian consumer credit and financial services regulation expertise, commercial contract drafting and negotiation, product lifecycle legal advisory, regulatory compliance mapping, risk identification and management, external counsel management
Preferred skills
Fintech or consumer finance industry experience, commercial judgement, solutions-focused approach, ability to challenge decisions constructively
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Partner with product and commercial teams throughout the development lifecycle to advise on design, features, and launches; Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including partnerships and service provider contracts; Translate regulatory requirements into practical considerations for product design and operations; Identify and communicate legal risks early to help stakeholders find practical paths forward; Collaborate on strategic initiatives across the business.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC