Senior Legal Counsel
5 days ago
- Join a friendly and high performing team who take pride in their work
- Hybrid working with two days per week from our beautiful Milton Office
- Inhouse barista, fully stocked kitchen and excellent perks and benefits
At Swyftx, we're not just building a fintech scaleup; we're shaping the future of Australia's digital currency industry. With over 800,000 users, we aim to be Australia's most trusted cryptocurrency trading platform and the next billion-dollar success story.
This is not just another job opportunity; it's a chance to make your mark in an industry-defining company. As Senior Legal Counsel at Swyftx, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of the company and guiding us through a transformative era of regulatory evolution.
Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, you will serve as a cornerstone of our legal team, offering strategic guidance and counsel on a wide spectrum of matters including Australian Financial Services Licensing (AFSL), commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. Your dedication to excellence, penchant for continuous learning, and unwavering commitment to advancing our legal strategies will be invaluable as we navigate through uncharted regulatory waters and drive Swyftx's success.
Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:- Oversee legal reviews and provide counsel on Swyftx's product, marketing, and sales initiatives.
- Offer guidance on compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks, including Australian Financial Services Licensing (AFSL) laws.
- Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial agreements.
- Support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on major projects and corporate initiatives.
- Monitor regulatory changes and provide relevant reports to the Executive team.
- Drive continuous improvement, scalability, and operational excellence in corporate legal processes and execution.
- Extensive post-qualification experience, ideally from a top-tier law firm or a related in-house environment.
- Deep expertise in AFSL law and financial services regulation, gained from private practice or in-house roles.
- Proven experience with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations.
- Strong experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly within financial services or technology-driven industries.
- A solid grasp of commercial contracts and regulatory frameworks, with a preference for corporate or technology-focused practice groups.
- An ownership mindset, taking accountability end-to-end while knowing when to seek support.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, delivering clear, practical advice tailored to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Hybrid working, with two days per week from our Brisbane office
- Unlimited fee-free trading
- Career growth, training, mentorship, and development opportunities
- Social activities, game breaks and recognition awards
- Inhouse barista, a fully stocked kitchen, breakfast and lunch foods, unlimited fresh fruit and snacks
- Weekly catered lunches on a Wednesday
At Swyftx, we're not just building a diverse and dynamic environment; we're celebrating it. We value and embrace the unique experiences, qualities, and characteristics that each member of our team brings, and we're committed to cultivating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.
If you are driven by excellence, a deep commitment to integrity, and an unwavering drive to make an impact then click 'apply now'.
We have an internal Talent Acquisition function, and therefore are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies.
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