Legal Counsel

10 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays | Legal Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Legal Counsel | Global Company | Regulatory | Commercial

Your new company

This global company operates across multiple regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America. With a strong focus on digital transformation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance, the organisation partners with leading companies to deliver tailored solutions across financial services, technology, and business operations.

Your new role

This is a dynamic role offering exposure to regulatory compliance, commercial contracting, and strategic legal advisory work across a multinational environment. You'll be part of a collaborative team, working closely with stakeholders across the business and contributing to high-impact initiatives.

  • Lead compliance efforts under Australian Credit Licences and debt collection frameworks
  • Advise on employment law, privacy, and APRA Prudential Standards (including CPS230)
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
  • Support client lifecycle activities including RFPs, compliance reviews, and scope assessments
  • Contribute to legal operations, policy development, and process improvement
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external regulators

What you'll need to succeed

  • Ideally, between 4-7 years' post-admission experience, admitted in Australia
  • Strong background in regulatory and compliance
  • Experience in both private practice and in-house environments preferred
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global setting
  • Tech-savvy with a passion for improving legal workflows
  • Experience gained in financial services will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to develop your legal experience within a reputable global company
  • Lots of variety in your work load and opportunity to grow and develop
  • Friendly collaborative work culture
  • Sydney CBD office
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible work hours
  • Attractive salary package + health benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on /laura,

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

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