Senior Commercial Lawyer Transformation Lead

1 month ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AMEX Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join our Global Merchant and Network Services team in Sydney, Australia. This is a 12-month contract role that will provide you with an opportunity to work on high-profile deals and make a significant impact on the business.

As a Senior Commercial Lawyer, you will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts, including large partnership agreements with corporate clients, regional and global merchant, acquiring, sponsorship, and marketing agreements, as well as technical processing agreements.

You will also lead negotiations with corporate and merchant partners on a range of significant and complex deals, support the launch of new products, services, and payments capabilities in Australia and internationally, and provide general legal and regulatory advice across a range of commercial matters.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of PQE experience, a current Practising Certificate, strong commercial contract drafting and negotiating skills, and great communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts
  • Leading negotiations with corporate and merchant partners
  • Supporting the launch of new products, services, and payments capabilities
  • Providing general legal and regulatory advice
  • Monitoring, researching, and providing clear and succinct advice on legal and regulatory changes
  • Reviewing and updating Terms & Conditions, Privacy Statements, and Contract Templates
  • Coordinating and managing legal advice and support on multi-jurisdictional projects
  • Delivering training and developing tools and guidance to help business colleagues

What We Offer

We offer a competitive base salary of $180,000 per annum, plus benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development and training.

How to Apply



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