Senior Legal Counsel

• Salary range in the high $200Ks
• Work closely with executives in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Sydney-based hybrid role

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is one of Australasia’s most successful and enduring non-bank financial service providers, with a proud legacy of reimagining how businesses and individuals access funds. They offer a diversified suite of business financing products, credit cards, and point-of-sale finance solutions, all designed around the core needs of today’s shoppers, retailers, and small to medium enterprises. Known for their entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on culture, this is a place where fresh ideas are welcomed and where driven individuals can thrive.


WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR CLIENT
If you are seeking a role in Sydney that offers genuine ownership, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to collaborate with highly regarded leaders, this is an outstanding career move. You will work closely with decision-makers, and your insights will influence the organisation’s future funding strategies. Join a culture that values initiative, innovation, and excellence. Various perks and benefits include:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Workplace health and wellbeing programs (flu shots, yoga, boot camps, quiz night, etc.)
• Employee product perks and discounted shopping
• Paid volunteer leave
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
You will be responsible and accountable for the legal risk management, governance and compliance of the Group Treasury activities across all business and locations, reporting on a day-to-day basis to the Group Leader. You will be supporting the Group’s continued access to a diversified suite of funders, expanding the source of funds, lowering the cost and ensuring optimal capital efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all legal and compliance aspects of funding vehicles and capital markets programs, with a focus on transaction execution.
• Oversee legal matters across multiple concurrent funding initiatives, including the engagement and management of external legal firms.
• Provide legal advice on treasury strategies, including debt and financial risk management.
• Deliver non-transactional, project-based legal risk management, governance, and compliance support to the Treasury team.
• Administer the Legal & Regulatory Risk Management and Compliance Framework as it applies to Treasury activities.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including banks, rating agencies, investors, legal counterparts, and regulators, on legal and compliance matters.
• Support and develop Treasury team members as a senior leader within the function.
• Manage key relationships with banks, investors, trustees, legal advisors, rating agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead legal aspects of treasury-related projects and collaborate with senior management and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present legal and risk papers for the Executive, the Board, and other Board committees.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
You will be a relationship-driven, flexible and passionate legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with excellent multi-tasking skills and a strong focus on delivering outcomes. You will bring:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in securitisation, structuredor asset finance, debt capital markets ideally gained within a leading bank, financial institution, or top or mid-tier law firm.
• A tertiary Australian LLB or equivalent legal qualification and an Australian practising certificate; an undergraduate degree in finance, business, or economics will be highly regarded.
• Strong expertise in debt capital markets, structured finance transactions, and the regulatory environment governing treasury functions.
• A proven ability to deliver high-quality legal, governance, and compliance advice aligned with commercial objectives.
• Experience managing complex funding transactions and coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across senior internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently with sound judgement, ensuring legal and compliance risks are identified and managed effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise advice and Board-level reporting.
• A strong commitment to legal excellence, ethical leadership, and fostering a culture of compliance..

HOW TO APPLY
Please send a copy of your CV through the ‘apply now’ button or email Jason Elias at [email protected].  Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please call (02) 9555 5711.  All applications are assured confidentiality.