General Counsel, Financial Services

2 days ago

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Cloudtech Group Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

We're seeking a General Counsel to lead our legal function and enterprise compliance program. You'll be the company's chief legal officer and compliance architect, serving as a trusted advisor to our executive team and board as we navigate the regulatory landscape of blockchain-enabled financial services.

What You'll Do

Legal Leadership

  • Offer strategic legal guidance to executives and the board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and vendor arrangements
  • Supervise legal disputes, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions
  • Lead regulatory applications, licensing procedures, and government relations
  • Oversee corporate governance, board matters, and company secretarial duties

Compliance & Regulatory

  • Create and implement thorough AML/CTF compliance programs
  • Foster and maintain direct relationships with ASIC, AUSTRAC, and other regulatory bodies
  • Ensure continual compliance with digital asset regulations and financial services requirements
  • Develop and manage blockchain transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting
  • Conduct compliance audits and gap assessments against regulatory standards
  • Handle AUSTRAC reporting obligations and regulatory filings

Policy & Training

  • Develop and uphold compliance policies, procedures, and controls
  • Design and implement compliance training programs across the organisation
  • Establish compliance monitoring and testing frameworks
  • Create escalation procedures and incident response protocols for compliance breaches

Governance & Reporting

  • Set up compliance KPIs and reporting mechanisms for executive and board oversight
  • Advise on regulatory changes and emerging compliance risks within the digital asset space
  • Collaborate with technology and operations teams to integrate compliance into business processes
  • Act as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations and audits

Requirements

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  • Legal Qualification: Admitted legal practitioner with a current Australian practising certificate
  • Experience: We're looking for someone with over 10 years of experience in legal and compliance roles within the regulated financial services sector.
  • AML/CTF Expertise: Hands-on experience in designing and managing AML/CTF compliance programs is essential.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: A strong grasp of the ASIC, AUSTRAC, and APRA frameworks
  • Digital Assets: Familiarity with cryptocurrency regulations, blockchain operations, and compliance requirements for digital assets is a plus.
  • Leadership: We value a proven background as General Counsel, Head of Legal/Compliance, or in a senior counsel role within fintech or financial services.

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