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 Role Offered 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 asset Ready 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.
