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In-House Counsel, Fintech

JLegal Australia

In-House Counsel, Fintech

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In-Office

Sydney, New South Wales, AUS

Senior level

In-Office

Sydney, New South Wales, AUS

Senior level

Provide in-house legal advice across commercial, corporate, privacy, marketing, financial services and IP matters. Advise executives on risk, governance and regulatory obligations, manage external counsel, develop legal systems, templates and training, and act as senior escalation for cross-functional teams in a fast-growing fintech operating in Australia and New Zealand.

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We’re supporting a rapidly expanding technology business operating across Australia and New Zealand as they strengthen their in‑house legal function.

They’re looking for an experienced Legal Counsel who can operate as a trusted adviser to the business and provide leadership across a broad regulatory and commercial landscape.

You will partner directly with senior stakeholders, influence operational and strategic decision‑making, and help shape the systems, processes, and frameworks that underpin a high‑growth, customer‑centric organisation. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the challenge of advising in a dynamic environment where technology, financial services, and consumer products intersect.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Leading legal support across commercial, corporate, privacy, marketing, financial services, and IP workstreams
Providing strategic guidance to executives on risk, governance, and regulatory obligations
Managing external counsel and overseeing complex matters
Supporting the development of legal systems, templates, processes, and training
Acting as a senior point of escalation for cross‑functional teams

About you:

Experienced lawyer with a minimum of 6years PQE in general commercial law with strong commercial instincts
Background in financial services, technology, or other regulated sectors (or a readiness to step into this environment)
Confident liaising with senior leaders and translating legal concepts into practical guidance
Proactive, solutions‑oriented, and comfortable in environments of change

If you’re seeking a senior in‑house role with impact, visibility, and purpose, this could be the one for you! Please email your CV to [email protected]

JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.

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