Director/Head of Legal

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What does a Director/Head of Legal – ANZ do in Fiserv?

The successful senior regional leader provides strategic legal advice on a wide range of areas including contracts, corporate governance, IP, Data Privacy, M&A activities, regulatory matters, employment matters, day to day legal advisory, function support, dispute management. You will establish trust with senior leaders, lead commercial negotiations, stay updated on industry regulations, manage disputes, develop legal documentation, and lead a successful/motivated team. You are responsible for identifying and managing risks across multi-disciplinary projects in the region.

What you will do:

• Legal Advisory/Business support: Provide strategic legal advice to the management team on business decisions, contracts, and regulatory implications.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, company law, and other applicable statutes.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal and regulatory risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement robust compliance programs.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests.
• Regulatory: Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, ensuring timely filings, audits, and responses to notices.
• Policy Framework: Establish and maintain internal policies to promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Litigation Management: Oversee and manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing legal and compliance team, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
• Training : Conduct training sessions for employees to ensure understanding of legal and compliance requirements.
• Monitoring: Develop monitoring frameworks for senior management on compliance status and legal risks.
• Corp Development: assist with any M&A activities in the region.

What you will need to have:

• Hold an internationally recognized law degree with an active license to practice law in Australia
• Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive hands on legal experience, including international law firm and/or multinational organization experience in the ANZ region
• Experience working in a large/fast paced company (technology/payment/banking/fintech)
• Demonstrated success as a lead negotiator/leader
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various organizational levels
• Experience managing a regional legal team

What You Should Know About Us

Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence.

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.