Head of Legal

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia PQE Partners Full time
Base pay range

A$200,000.00/yr - A$240,000.00/yr

Overview

PQE Partners are representing a financial services business in their search for a Head of Legal. This is a hands-on role that will see you lead the legal function independently, while working closely with senior stakeholders. It's an opportunity to join a high-growth business with complex, interesting work. Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory requirements, including the Corporations Act, ASIC regulations and the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.
  • Support treasury transactions, funding arrangements and securitisation matters, including coordination with external counsel.
  • Oversee drafting, review and negotiation of loan agreements, vendor agreements and other contracts.
  • Provide advice on risk management, corporate governance and internal policies.
  • Manage disputes and external dispute resolution processes, engaging external counsel where required.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across lending, treasury and sales.
About you / Qualifications
  • A minimum of 8 years PQE gained in private practice or in-house, with solid financial services regulatory experience.
  • Strong knowledge of lending, NCCP, consumer credit and AML/CTF.
  • In-depth understanding of Australian regulatory frameworks.
  • Commercially minded and capable of advising on risk in a way that enables the business to move forward confidently.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and confidently in a fast-paced environment.
What's on offer
  • A senior appointment with visibility across the business.
  • The role has a management component, overseeing one direct report who is independent and skilled, making this a great balance between leadership and hands-on work.
  • The chance to shape the legal function of a dynamic and growing organisation.
  • Full-time, permanent role based in Sydney (hybrid).

If you're an experienced financial services lawyer ready to take ownership of a Head of Legal role in a high-growth business we'd love to hear from you.


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