Legal Counsel - Australia

Carlyle Kingswood Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiserv in Sydney is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across contracts, governance, data privacy, and regulatory matters. You will support M&A activities, manage disputes, and develop compliant policies with cross-functional teams.

The role requires the ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements, liaise with regulators, and lead a proactive compliance program within a fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Hold an internationally recognized law degree with an active license to practice law in Australia.
• 6+ years of experience in providing legal advisory in the technology, payment, banking, or fintech industry.
• 6+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents.
• 6+ years of experience in managing legal disputes and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success as a lead negotiator and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on contracts, governance, IP, data privacy, M&A, regulatory matters, employment, and day-to-day advisory support.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents to protect company interests.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage filings, audits, and responses to notices.
• Develop and improve legal templates and precedents; enhance legal operations and processes.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Law degree with Australian license

Job description

Legal Counsel - ANZ

Legal Counsel at Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, located in Sydney.

Job Description

What does a successful Legal Counsel do at Fiserv?

Legal counsel will provide legal advice on a wide range of areas including contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions activities, regulatory matters, employment matters, and day-to-day legal advisory function support. Will support commercial negotiations, stay updated on industry regulations, manage disputes, develop legal documentation.

What you will do:

• Provide strategic legal advice to the management team on business decisions, contracts, and regulatory implications.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, company law, and other applicable statutes.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement robust compliance programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, ensuring timely filings, audits, and responses to notices.
• Develop and improve legal templates and precedents.
• Enhance legal operations and processes.
• Advise on product design, distribution, lifecycle management and any regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain internal policies to promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Oversee and manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Conduct training sessions for employees to ensure understanding of legal and compliance requirements.
• Develop monitoring frameworks for senior management on compliance status and legal risks.
• Assist with any mergers and acquisitions activities in the region.

What you will need to have:

• Hold an internationally recognized law degree with an active license to practice law in Australia.
• 6+ years of experience in providing legal advisory in the technology, payment, banking, or fintech industry.
• 6+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents.
• 6+ years of experience in managing legal disputes and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success as a lead negotiator and an ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various organizational levels.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.