Senior Corporate Counsel for APAC and Middle East

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLegal Full time $150,000 - $200,000
Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our team in Business Legal Affairs, covering Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Middle East. As a key member of our regional legal team, you will play a vital role in navigating commercial and corporate law, supporting strategic initiatives and business operations across the region.

About the Role:
  • You will be responsible for leading certain workstreams within the APAC & Middle East Legal Team, including day-to-day legal management of business in certain countries or territories, acting as legal lead on projects, managing interactions with third parties (including regulators), and providing legal support to other stakeholders and functions across the region.
  • You will provide timely and commercial legal and regulatory support for BAU operations and new initiatives, partnering with business leaders to execute strategic priorities.
  • You will work independently as well as collaboratively within a cohesive regional team.
  • You will review, draft, and negotiate agreements for Western Union Consumer Money Transfer, Payments and Digital in coordination with other lawyers, business leaders and internal stakeholders, and provide related legal advice.
  • You will demonstrate strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills in applying new and existing laws.
  • You will review and advise on new and existing business requirements, drive end-to-end customer value, and maintain a customer-first orientation.
  • You will collaborate with team members cross-functionally and liaise with regulators as needed.
Requirements:
  • 6+ years of financial services experience in an international law firm or corporate legal department of a multinational corporation.
  • Alternative language skills may be favorable (e.g., Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian).
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school of law, admitted to at least one state bar in Australia, or equivalent for key APAC or Middle East jurisdictions.
  • Good communication and rapport with team members and stakeholders.
  • Financial services experience is critical. Payments and licensing experience are desirable but not prerequisites. Ability to assess and respond to business incidents, articulate legal questions clearly, be solutions-oriented and commercially minded, and lead projects to motivate others.
  • This role reports to the Managing Associate General Counsel for Business Legal Affairs, APAC & Middle East (based in Sydney).

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