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Legal Counsel

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

In-house Legal Counsel providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal support for corporate transactions, governance, regulatory obligations, and commercial matters in a fast-growing fintech environment.

Role type

Senior in-house generalist legal counsel

Builds

Scalable legal processes, frameworks, and procedures to support business growth and reduce reliance on external counsel

Domain

Financial services / Fintech / Corporate law

Required skills

Commercial contract drafting and negotiation, Corporate governance and company secretarial matters, Regulatory compliance (privacy, data, cyber), Dispute and litigation management, External counsel management, Risk assessment and mitigation

Preferred skills

Experience in technology or professional services environments, Knowledge of emerging AI-related legal risks, Continuous improvement mindset

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate client, supplier, and partner agreements; Support Board and committee governance processes; Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across products and operations; Provide advice on privacy, data governance, cyber, and emerging AI-related risks; Streamline contracting workflows and improve self-service capability; Engage and manage external legal providers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC