Legal Counsel

at  Ofx

Company Description
Hi. We’re OFX, a global provider of online, international payment services. We solve the complexity of moving money and enable better decisions. Headquartered in Sydney with offices worldwide, we’re a customer-focused business that is all about inspiring customer confidence.
At OFX, you’ll have the opportunity to reach beyond your role and function across disciplines. Make use of your diverse skill set at a business that values your expertise and turn your potential into reality.
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law degree with superior academic credentials from a nationally-recognised law school.
• Current practicing certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• PQE: 2 to 5 years.
• Experience as a lawyer in a major law firm desirable.
• Previous inhouse experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in financial services desirable but not essential.
• Experience in legal research, drafting and providing general commercial legal advice.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop expertise in new or unfamiliar areas of law.
• A commercial and pragmatic attitude.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently in a demanding, face-paced, fluid environment handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently while maintaining the highest standards and attention to detail.
  Additional Information

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE

We have a new opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Global Legal team. This role will be an integral part of our team with a key focus on vendor contracts, ASX company secretarial support, privacy compliance and supporting business growth in the region.

WHAT YOU DO

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts.
• Providing legal advice to the business in relation to a variety of commercial, privacy, licencing and regulatory matters.
• Assisting with Company Secretarial matters.
• Assisting with review and sign off on marketing content for print, social media, radio, television in APAC.
• Assisting with the drafting and review of partner/enterprise agreements in APAC.
• Proactively identifying, escalating and advising on legal and regulatory risks.
• Drafting and reviewing internal policies/procedures to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Working collaboratively with members of the global Legal Team and business stakeholders on global initiatives.
• Support the global Legal Team to develop and manage processes and procedures to drive efficiencies.