General Counsel, Financial Services

We're seeking a General Counsel to lead our legal function and enterprise compliance program. You'll be the company's chief legal officer and compliance architect, serving as a trusted advisor to our executive team and board as we navigate the regulatory landscape of blockchain-enabled financial services.

What You’Ll Do

Legal Leadership

• Offer strategic legal guidance to executives and the board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and vendor arrangements
• Supervise legal disputes, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions
• Lead regulatory applications, licensing procedures, and government relations
• Oversee corporate governance, board matters, and company secretarial duties

Compliance & Regulatory

• Create and implement thorough AML/CTF compliance programs
• Foster and maintain direct relationships with ASIC, AUSTRAC, and other regulatory bodies
• Ensure continual compliance with digital asset regulations and financial services requirements
• Develop and manage blockchain transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting
• Conduct compliance audits and gap assessments against regulatory standards
• Handle AUSTRAC reporting obligations and regulatory filings

Policy & Training

• Develop and uphold compliance policies, procedures, and controls
• Design and implement compliance training programs across the organisation
• Establish compliance monitoring and testing frameworks
• Create escalation procedures and incident response protocols for compliance breaches

Governance & Reporting

• Set up compliance KPIs and reporting mechanisms for executive and board oversight
• Advise on regulatory changes and emerging compliance risks within the digital asset space
• Collaborate with technology and operations teams to integrate compliance into business processes
• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations and audits

Requirements

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• Legal Qualification: Admitted legal practitioner with a current Australian practising certificate
• Experience: We’re looking for someone with over 10 years of experience in legal and compliance roles within the regulated financial services sector.
• AML/CTF Expertise: Hands-on experience in designing and managing AML/CTF compliance programs is essential.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A strong grasp of the ASIC, AUSTRAC, and APRA frameworks
• Digital Assets: Familiarity with cryptocurrency regulations, blockchain operations, and compliance requirements for digital assets is a plus.
• Leadership: We value a proven background as General Counsel, Head of Legal/Compliance, or in a senior counsel role within fintech or financial services.