Legal Counsel

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Inviting applications for the role of Counsel, Legal Compliance

In this role, you will act as a counsel supporting the continued growth and compliance of Genpact Australia's business. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated mid to senior-level commercial lawyer to join our global legal team where you will have direct exposure to all levels of business.

This role is based in Sydney.

Responsibilities

· Advise on matters relating to regulatory compliance and employment law

· Manage Genpact's compliance with the terms of its Australian Credit License and its various debt collections licenses

· Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements

· Collaborate with other departments of the global business and provide legal support in all stages of the client lifecycle, including RFPs, compliance questionnaires, scope reviews to ensure regulatory compliance, etc.

· Stay up to date and advise the business on relevant legal and regulatory changes including those relating to privacy regulations and industry standards, CPS230 and other relevant APRA Prudential Standards

· Attend to miscellaneous legal matters including corporate secretarial matters, internal investigation support, and issues related to office premise leases

· Contribute to process improvement, development of policies, knowledge sharing, training, and other department initiatives as required

· Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and regulatory stakeholders.

Qualifications we seek in you Minimum Qualifications / Skills

· Current admission as a legal practitioner in Australia

· At least five years post-qualification experience

· Flexibility to reasonably accommodate meetings in other time zones and work 2- 3 days from the Sydney office

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

· A mix of law firm and in-house experience

· Prior experience with the maintaining an Australia credit license and complying with ASIC requirements (exposure to financial services industry would be a bonus, but not essential)

· Prior experience in a multinational company or representing multinational clients on a wide variety of subjects

· Understanding of Australian governance and compliance frameworks

· Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks of competing priorities

· Emotional intelligence with strong communication skills

· Enthusiasm for technology and improving ways of working through workflows, automation, and adoption of technology.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Get to know us at and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW 2000