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Senior Legal Counsel (Privacy/Regulation)

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$260k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Senior in-house lawyer leading privacy, regulatory, and commercial advice to support a scaling tech firm in combating fraud and scams.

Role type

Senior in-house legal counsel (privacy and regulation)

Builds

Business-critical legal advice, regulatory compliance frameworks, and commercial contracts for a financial crime prevention tech firm.

Domain

Financial services / Fintech / Regulatory compliance

Required skills

Privacy and data protection law, regulatory compliance (APRA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2), contract negotiation, risk management, governance, dispute resolution, legal operations.

Preferred skills

Commercial mindset, solutions-first approach, experience in highly regulated environments, strategic project contribution.

Technologies

APRA CPS 234, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, Telecommunications Act

Responsibilities

Advise on privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance; partner with commercial and product teams; draft and negotiate contracts; support regulated customer engagements; manage privacy requests and regulator inquiries; improve legal operations and workflows; contribute to strategic projects and resolve contract disputes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC