Senior Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Humm Group Full time

Humm Group is a leading fintech organisation in Australasia, renowned for its innovative approach to digital spending. With a rich legacy of disrupting traditional payment methods, Humm helps people buy everything, everywhere, every day.

The role you'll be excited about

As Senior Legal Counsel - Risk Management Leader, you will play a critical part in driving excellence in legal risk management, governance, and compliance across Humm Group. Your primary focus will be on embedding robust legal frameworks, ensuring seamless training and education, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

A typical day in this role looks like...

No two days are ever the same at Humm, but here's a glimpse into what you can expect:

  • You will take ownership of all transactional and project-based legal requirements for relevant Business Units, ensuring alignment with Humm's strategic objectives.
  • Your expertise will be instrumental in managing and embedding the Humm Group legal and regulatory risk management process.
  • You will directly support the Chief Legal & Commercial Officer in material project-based activities and discrete initiatives aligned with Humm's strategic framework.
  • With deep knowledge of Australian consumer credit and privacy regimes, you will provide expert guidance on compliant product development, initiatives, and projects.
  • You will deliver high-quality technical legal advice and assistance across all organisational levels (Executive Team and broader organisation), balancing commercial objectives and compliance requirements.
  • You will develop, initiate, maintain, and revise core policies and procedures to ensure effective operation of the Humm Group legal risk management and compliance Frameworks.

What makes someone thrive in this role?

You're customer-obsessed, passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives. You excel in fast-paced environments, challenging the status quo, and leveraging your visionary leadership skills to drive results.

We seek individuals who bring:

  • A dynamic and proactive approach, capable of developing and maintaining trusted advisor relationships across Humm Group.
  • A 'best-in-market' approach as the Senior Legal Counsel will be a key hire in shaping a robust, proportionate, and effective legal risk management environment.
  • The ability to proactively track external legislative and regulatory changes, identifying areas of focus and responding effectively to risks.
  • Complex investigation management skills, including limited supervision.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to draft complex regulatory submissions and responses.
  • Strong leadership capabilities, operating independently and influencing stakeholders to promote Humm Group's legal risk management and Compliance Framework.
  • LLB or equivalent legal accreditation.
  • 5+ years' post-admission experience in a relevant financial services compliance environment, including private practice and in-house/secondment experience.

Our fast-paced environment requires adaptability and agility; we're looking for someone with experience working at pace. If this resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you.

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