Head Of Legal (Remote)

Head Of Legal | Indue | Australia

At Indue, we are dedicated to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in all forms.  Guided by our values of “Go Far. Go Together,” “Real Heart. Real Action,” and “Open Mind. Open Doors,” we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. We understand that our collective strength lies in our diverse perspectives and experiences, and by working together, we can achieve greater heights and drive impactful change across our communities.  Join us and be part of a team that values your unique contributions and is dedicated to creating a positive, inclusive workplace.

We provide a range of technology payment solutions, including market leading financial crime solutions, New Payments Platform, mobile payments and card programs in a B2B market. Visit our website at www.indue.com.au for more information.

What We Offer

• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, ability to work from home and meeting free Fridays.
• Career development: Learning & Development programs, study assistance, internal movements and secondment opportunities.
• Reward & Recognition: Excellent recognition programs appreciating employee’s contributions, service anniversaries and Annual Awards.
• Culture: Collaborative and inclusive culture, approachable leadership team who provide monthly updates, and regular social celebrations.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, discounted Health Insurance and ability to purchase additional leave.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the Head of Legal is a key senior member of the Legal and Risk & Compliance team. This role focusses on providing financial services advice, taking the legal lead on compliance and regulatory projects, providing medium to highly complex specialist legal advice and support to all areas of the business, and management of the Legal function.

Responsibilities for the role include:

• Representing Indue by negotiating contracts and contractual terms in accordance with risk management frameworks;
• Investigating, analysing and evaluating commercial and operational issues from legal, contract and risk perspectives and making recommendations to senior management on risk mitigation;
• Remaining abreast of legal and regulatory developments applicable to Indue’s activities and providing advice to the business about these changes;
• Assisting in new product development and having final oversight of contracts for new products;
• Supporting the Risk Function to ensure the company has sound governance, risk and oversight policies and programmes in place; and
• Leadership of a small Legal department.

About You

You will have all or majority of the following skills and attributes: [List skills and attributes required by the successful candidate:]

• Degree in Law with unrestricted practising certificate.
• Minimum 6 plus years’ experience within a similar position.
• Experience in the banking and finance industry with in-depth experience and understanding of ASIC, APRA and AUSTRAC.
• Experience on drafting and negotiating complex IT, banking facilities and software contracts.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, with the ability to develop and drive the implementation of the legal and risk management framework that effectively balances risk with reward relative to the business strategy.
• Previous managerial experience.

Sounds like you?

Use the ‘Apply’ button to create your profile and submit your Cover Letter and Resume, demonstrating your relevant experience for the role.

No agency enquiries – only direct candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered. Candidates may be requested to complete a criminal history check and other relevant background checks as part of our recruitment process.

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