Job Description

Greenfields Executive Recruitment and Search is partnering with a leading Australian payments and financial technology organisation that sits at the core of the nation's financial infrastructure. Known for its sophisticated platform, strong regulatory standing and forward-thinking leadership, this business plays a critical role in enabling seamless, secure and scalable payment solutions across the market.

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About the Role

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This is a broad and commercially focused in-house legal role supporting strategic corporate and business initiatives. You will act as a trusted adviser across the organisation, providing timely and pragmatic legal advice while helping the business navigate regulatory complexity and manage risk effectively.

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Responsibilities

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- Provide legal advice across a wide range of corporate, commercial and strategic matters
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- Support business units and leadership in making informed decisions within an appropriate risk framework
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- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor and strategic contracts
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- Monitor and advise on regulatory developments impacting financial services and payments
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- Assist with embedding regulatory change and strengthening governance frameworks
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- Contribute to legal operations, process improvements and policy development
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- Build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted legal partner
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Required Skills

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- Strong understanding of the financial services regulatory environment
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- Exposure to payments, fintech or highly regulated industries will be highly regarded
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- Commercially minded with strong legal judgement and problem-solving capability
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- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
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- Collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving setting
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Why Apply

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Join a market-leading fintech shaping the future of payments in Australia, currently experiencing strong growth following a successful IPO and strategic expansion. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders on high-impact, business-critical initiatives while gaining exposure to a broad and diverse legal portfolio in a dynamic environment, all within a collaborative culture that promotes strong internal engagement and visibility.

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Greenfields Overview

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As one of Sydney's most trusted Executive Search & Selection firms, we are regularly engaged on new in‐house opportunities across a broad range of organisations. We welcome confidential conversations with lawyers who may be considering their next career move, whether immediately or longer term.

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Please send your resume in confidence to Catherine Wolfe-Coote, Managing Director, [email protected]. Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format. We do not accept or open external links to profiles or adverts. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

📌 Strategic In-House Counsel, Fintech & Payments (New South Wales)
🏢 Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
📍 New South Wales