Senior Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Novum Global Full time

Are you a strategic, commercial, and tech-savvy legal professional ready to take your career to the next level?
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic and fast-paced company at the forefront of legal technology and digital transformation.
You'll work with an innovative, global business driving change across legal, property, and financial services sectors—with a passionate and collaborative legal team behind you.
About the RoleOffered as an initial 12-month contract with strong potential to transition into a permanent role, this position reports directly to the General Counsel and places you at the heart of legal strategy for the company's Australian operations.
You'll play a key role in shaping legal frameworks and supporting business growth in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment.
It's a unique opportunity to apply your expertise across property, privacy, SaaS, and financial compliance within an agile, innovation-driven organisation where your impact will be both immediate and lasting.
What You'll Be Doing- Advising on property and conveyancing law, particularly in relation to digital transformation and automation tools- Leading counsel on financial services compliance, AML/CTF, and regulatory frameworks (ASIC, AFSL, consumer protection)- Ensuring strong compliance with privacy and data protection laws (Privacy Act 1988 and international standards)- Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts: MSAs, SLAs, SaaS agreements, data-sharing- Working closely with engineering and product teams to embed legal compliance into new products- Keeping a close watch on legal and regulatory developments to proactively manage risk and foster innovation- Supporting corporate governance and global legal operations- Collaborating across legal and business functions to promote alignment and partnership What We're Looking For- Qualified legal practitioner in Australia- Minimum 7+ years' experience (firm or in-house, ideally within tech or professional services)- Strong grounding in commercial law, privacy, outsourcing, and third-party risk management- Comfortable juggling multiple projects and priorities with autonomy and ownership- A pragmatic problem-solver who communicates clearly and works collaboratively- Experience working in a global legal function and comfortable collaborating across time zones Why You'll Love It- Join a global legal team shaping innovation in digital legal services- Work across high-impact projects in property, fintech, and compliance- Hybrid role: 3 days from Sydney office and 2 days from home
- Health Insurance discounts- Company events and social activities- Free lunches in the office- Be part of a tech-first, transformation-driven environment- Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and professional growth in a company that values legal insight as a key strategic assetReady to join a company where your legal expertise can help shape the future of digital workflows and regulatory tech?
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.
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