Legal Counsel

Shift Financial; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working policy

Job summary

Shift Financial in Sydney, Australia, invites a Legal Counsel to join our in-house team. You’ll split your time between broad commercial contracts and our specialist recoveries practice, with comprehensive training in workouts, caveats and debt recovery.

We value a commercial mindset, 3–5 years’ PQE, and a current Australian practising certificate. You’ll draft, review and negotiate agreements, support loan and trade finance documentation, and advise on HR matters and AFCA complaints, in a

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ PQE from a mid to top tier firm or financial services.
• A current Australian practising certificate.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Banking, lending or insolvency exposure highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier and merchant contracts.
• Manage collections, workout, caveat and debt recovery matters.
• Support loan, security and trade finance documentation.
• Advise on HR matters and AFCA complaints.
• Give practical, timely legal advice across the business.

Skills

PQE 3-5 years

Strong drafting & negotiation

Commercial mindset

Collaborative teams

Education

Australian practising certificate

Job description

At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products.

We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That’s why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do. We’ve helped solve the credit and payment pain points for more than 30,000 businesses, providing over $6 billion in aggregate funding.

Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 300 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses.

About the Role:

Join Shift's in house legal team for a dynamic, hands-on role where your work truly makes an impact. As Legal Counsel, you'll split your time between broad commercial contracts and advisory work, and our specialist recoveries practice covering collections, workouts, caveats, and debt recovery. The recoveries work is a niche skill set – and we’ll provide comprehensive training. Enjoy the benefits of working in a small, collaborative team with opportunities for continuous learning.

What You’ll Do:

Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier and merchant contracts

Manage collections, workout, caveat and debt recovery matters

Support loan, security and trade finance documentation

Advise on HR matters and AFCA complaints

Give practical, timely legal advice across the business

What You’ll Bring:

3 to 5 years’ PQE from a mid to top tier firm or financial services

A current Australian practising certificate

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Banking, lending or insolvency exposure highly regarded

A commercial mindset and a willingness to learn a specialist area

Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business.

Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy.

Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy.

Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave.

Purpose built spaces within our office – designed for collaboration, brainstorming, socialising, and focused work.

Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities.