Senior Legal Counsel (Financial Services/Asset Finance)

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel (Financial Services/Asset Finance) Tantalizing Make your mark as sole in-house lawyer. Stimulating multi-D role. Leading non-bank financial services co. Life friendly + WFH. $200k - $245k + Delicious extra bonus + benefits. Sydney. YOUR NEW EMPLOYER Our client is a premier market leading non-bank financial services company with 35+ years’ success that specializes in business financing products including asset finance. YOUR NEW ROLE In this key VIP autonomous role reporting directly to the Commercial Executive and dotted line reporting to the GROUP Chief Legal Officer, as the SOLE in-house legal counsel servicing the asset finance business division, you will love the challenge and satisfaction of 'linking arms' with 4 senior executives (1) GM- operations 2) Chief Risk Officer 3) Head-Sales 4) Chief IT Officer) providing and implementing practical commercial and strategic legal advice including: All matters relating to commercial/asset finance , reviewing/drafting commercial transactional documents, standard form contracts, disclosure documents and customer communications; Evaluating and structuring future business opportunities ; Regulatory compliance (eg ASIC, APRA, privacy, anti-money laundering); Corporate governance and risk management practices; Engaging & liaising with external lawyers for complex matters including litigation, insolvencies and large-scale transactions. Occasionally, you will assist the GROUP Chief Legal Officer with specific projects. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Be part of + benefit from the proven success + reputation of this market leader; Make your mark as the SOLE in-house lawyer in this exciting + challenging autonomous role with lots of variety; Use your technical legal (private practice) experience in a more 'colourful' commercial role where you can make a real impact on the business; Additional generous KPI based bonus $$; Attractive perks - eg paid 12-week parental leave, option to purchase additional 2 weeks annual leave/year, 4 days additional annual leave per year after probation; Work flexibility - 2 days WFH; Vibrant positive & diverse culture, flat structure, supportive boss + 'A' team of top calibre professionals; Healthy work/life balance + Bright future. WHO YOU ARE We are interested in hearing from you if you: Have 7-20+ years post qualification experience (with an unrestricted practising certificate) in a similar financial services legal role either in-house or in private practice; Have significant experience advising on PPSR issues (preferably in relation to commercial asset finance transactions) + preferably experience dealing with regulatory/industry bodies; Possess strong legal drafting skills + technical & practical knowledge of key legislation relating to commercial asset finance organisations including privacy and AML/CTF + general understanding of commercial collections practices, insolvency, litigation, and mediation; Possess a strong commercial acumen + ability to provide practical solutions to problems; Have outstanding communication + interpersonal skills and a proven ability to effectively deal with various stakeholders at different levels/backgrounds; Are hands on, pro-active, adaptable & able to deliver high quality technical legal advice (even under tight time pressure) in a fast-paced environment; Are seeking a stimulating fulfilling autonomous 'life-balanced' in-house role long-term. #J-18808-Ljbffr