.svg)
Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, APAC
Airwallex
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at Airwallex.See open jobs similar to "Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, APAC" Square Peg.Legal
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted 6+ months ago
Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders. With one of the world’s most powerful payments and banking infrastructure, our technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations, all in one single platform.
Established in 2015 in Melbourne, our purpose is to connect entrepreneurs, business builders, makers and creators with opportunities in every corner of the world. Today, Airwallex has a global footprint across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.
This is an opportunity for a talented, motivated lawyer to help develop the APAC region of a premier global financial platform.Airwallex is expanding quickly in the APAC region, and to support this rapid business expansion, Airwallex is growing its in-house legal team.
In this role, you’ll team up with a handful of lawyers in the region to facilitate high-stakes commercial deals and support the compliant development of an array of financial product and service offerings. Specifically, you’ll collaborate with Airwallex’s sales and partnerships teams to negotiate commercial contracts with Airwallex’s platform customers and business partners.
To do this effectively, you’ll need to know the products. You’ll work alongside the product legal team to provide critical advice on Airwallex product offerings.
As opportunities arise, you may be called upon to help support the global legal team with matters pertaining to employment law, corporate governance, marketing, financial regulations, compliance, risk, and licensing.
This dynamic role is ideal for a lawyer who seeks to grow and learn, thrives in a fast-paced business environment, isn’t afraid of ambiguity, doesn’t shy from challenges, and wants to be a part of a team laser-focused on delivering solid results. You will report to the Director, Commercial & Product, and work closely with the rest of the APAC based team that supports the legal, risk, and compliance functions of Airwallex’s operations.
What You’ll be doing:
- Collaborate with Airwallex sales team members to negotiate complex commercial agreements with Airwallex customers;
- Work closely with Airwallex partnership team members on agreements with financial institution and technology partners;
- Partner with teammates in the global Airwallex legal team to coordinate regulatory review of, and contracting for, cross-border commercial deals;
- Support the product legal team in providing advice regarding financial regulations and other matters related to Airwallex’s products and services
- Flex your skills to support the Airwallex team with matters pertaining to employment law, corporate governance, marketing, financial regulations, compliance, risk, and licensing;
- Educate your global team members about legal issues that impact Airwallex products and services; and
- Contribute to Airwallex’s efforts to create and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and pleasant work and growth environment.
About You:
- An engaging and proactive business partner- you know how to keep pace with a fast-moving business, and you’re an eager learner who welcomes challenges.
- A Legal Instinct-Driven Professional – you possess a strong legal foundation developed from a demonstrated history of tackling challenging projects.
- An Innate process improver - you have a well-honed ability to identify inefficiencies and revise processes accordingly.
- A Skilled communicator – you can synthesize and communicate recommendations to stakeholders and senior management in a concise and thorough manner.
- A Collaborative Team player – you build rapport to become a vital part of a small, fast-paced team and work collaboratively with people at all levels and across functions and cultures.
- An Action-Oriented Doer – you are self-motivated, thoughtful and passionate about effecting change within the organization and hold yourself accountable for delivering key outcomes.
You Have:
- Bachelor of Laws with at least 8+ years PQE both at a highly regarded law firm and as in-house counsel, with preference for experience at technology companies and startups.
- A current Australian practicing certificate.
- Broad legal experience with a focus on drafting and negotiating complex agreements in a regulated industry.
- Prior experience in a regulated industry, with a preference for experience at a bank, money transmitter, broker-dealer, investment advisor, or other provider of financial services.
Life at Airwallex:
💸We commit to industry-leading salaries and rewards
💲We share our business success through every employee receiving equity
💻 Two epic working spaces in the heart of Melbourne and Sydney
🥗On-site snacks, think fully stocked fridges, beers, ice-creams
💳 Your own Airwallex Virtual Card, with $1000 per year to spend on physical, lifestyle, health, or charitable donations
🧘Access to our mental wellness platform to provide personalised, private support, including coaching and EAP sessions
🎂 Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday to celebrate YOU
👪Generous parental leave, baby bonding leave, and pregnancy loss leaves
💵Paid community and volunteer leave
💸Generous Employee Referral Program rewards for referring top talent
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at Airwallex.See open jobs similar to "Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, APAC" Square Peg.