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General Counsel and Company Secretary

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Prospa Full time

At Prospa, we exist to unleash the potential of every small business. We are building the future of small business and simplifying cashflow by building a leading platform that helps customers make payments, fund growth and reduce admin.

**The role**

You'll lead a talented legal team and partner with the business strategically on a broad scope of expertise. Reporting to the CFO, you'll work closely with the Board, Remuneration and Audit & Risk Committees in your role as Company Secretary.

**What you will be doing**
- Ownership of the legal function within Prospa which provides support across all areas of the business including product, funding, procurement, finance, marketing, technology, customer resolutions and sales
- Company Secretary to the Board, Remuneration and Audit and Risk Committees
- Ownership of the relationship with ASX and Link, including involvement in mandatory reporting
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing material commercial contracts
- Monitoring and reporting on regulatory, industry and legal developments
- Manage Group's insurance requirements, including general and financial lines insurance renewals, review of insurance clauses in contracts, and claims
- Ownership of Prospa's external legal advisors
- Responsible for maintaining Prospa's intellectual property interests
- Responsible for maintaining Prospa's employee equity plan

**What you'll need to succeed**
- Australian qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate
- Demonstrated success as in-house counsel, within a listed company
- Expertise in laws, regulation and obligations in the finance industry
- Ability to balance commercial objectives with legal advice
- Experience in liaising with senior executives and Board members
- You are passionate about leadership and supporting a high performing team

**What we offer**:
As a busy grow getter, our benefits are here to help you be unstoppable in your mission. Whether it's a lofty career goal, investing in your family, saving the planet or simply feeling fulfilled:

- **Growth**: There's something for everyone including learning days, a learning allowance, leadership programs, performance coaching & digital learning
- **Wellbeing**: Think fitness initiatives, seasonal programs (including massages, skin checks, family picnics and coffee carts), additional "Me Days" and access to holistic EAP coaching.
- **Lifestyle**: Find your fit with flexible working options, top notch office facilities and diverse remote/ travel work options. You can also purchase additional leave and take up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
- **Impact**: Join a business that has committed to becoming carbon neutral by June 2024. And you can tap into volunteer days, our partnership with Kiva and join a range of employee resource groups.

**Why Prospa?**

We embrace diversity in our people and our thinking. You'll find an environment where there's always something new around the corner. It's collaborative, inclusive and respectful. A place where we celebrate who you are, naturally.

We're building the future of small business finance. **Join us

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