About the job Axiom, the leading provider of on-demand legal talent worldwide, has joined forces with renowned multinational brands and is searching for exceptional legal minds to thrive at the crossroads of innovation and high-stakes legal work. Keep reading to learn how you can redefine your legal journey! Responsibilities: Deliver expert legal counsel on on financial services regulations Facilitate understanding and adherence to Australian regulation codes, primarily in payment products/e-payments, International Fund Transfer Instructions (IFTIs) Navigate and apply AML/CTF laws, financial services regulatory codes, and compliance obligations Review and enhance internal compliance policies, controls, procedures, and reporting standards Collaborate with internal teams on privacy, fraud, and deposit product legal queries Support broader legal initiatives within business and commercial banking sectors Requirements: Qualified lawyer with ideally 3-8() years of experience in financial service regulation, preferably from financial institutions or law firms In-depth understanding and comprehensive experience of financial regulations in Australia Experience in Payment Products, fraud, AML, or CTF Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice to non-legal stakeholders Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build effective relationships with clients and colleagues Track record of working cross-functionally to achieve company goals while showcasing prioritization skills Strong commercial acumen and ability to operate as a business partner, not just a legal advisor Why Join Axiom? Flexibility – take advantage of flexible working arrangements, shifting the balance and giving you autonomy of where and how you work. A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, start your first engagement, and all future engagements! Referral bonus – once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community! Diverse experiences – get direct access to opportunities with high-calibre companies before others and build out your career with exciting and challenging work. Not convinced? Click here to read about our lawyer experiences and find out more about becoming an Axiomite! Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom . Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice . Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
