Senior Legal Counsel

Bridgit; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Leave

Two weeks from anywhere

Learning and Development

Social events

Job summary

Bridgit is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide commercial, governance, regulatory, IP and technology-related legal support as the company scales its fintech offerings in Australia. You will advise on commercial contracts, vendor arrangements, and partner programs while ensuring regulatory compliance under the Corporations Act and ASIC NCCP obligations.

You will lead M&A activities, governance matters, and contribute to product development with legally sound structures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-admission experience in corporate law, with exposure to M&A, finance and technology.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts including aggregator agreements, white-label partnerships, and vendor arrangements.
• Structure scalable, legally sound partner arrangements aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure third-party agreements address compliance, liability, data handling, IP ownership, service levels and risk.
• Lead legal negotiation and onboarding of new commercial partners for rapid, compliant growth.
• Partner with product and commercial teams to support development and launch of new products with proper legal structuring and regulatory compliance.
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, corporate structuring, and strategic transactions; advise on governance, board materials, and fiduciary duties.
• Provide regulatory compliance guidance across financial services, ASIC NCCP obligations, and advertising.
• Protect and manage the company’s IP portfolio; advise on SaaS agreements, data licensing, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate legal and regulatory risks and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Australian legal practising certificate

Job description

About Us

Bridgit is a leading non-bank lender transforming the way Australians access property equity. Purpose-built to make property transactions faster and easier, we pioneered the Buy Now, Sell Later solution - empowering homeowners to unlock their property equity and move on their terms. With a simple digital application, fast approvals, and flexible loan options, we're making property finance seamless and stress-free.

We're now five years old and making huge strides. We've accredited over three-quarters of Australia's broker network, and launched white label solutions with Australia's largest aggregators - Connective, Aussie Home Loans, Finsure, and Loan Market Group - and we're just getting started.

Our momentum has been recognised with awards including Best Growth Story at the 2025 Fintech Awards, the 2025 Finder People's Choice Award for Lending Innovation, Deloitte's Tech Fast 50 2025, and a place among LinkedIn's Top 20 Startups in Australia 2025.

The difference you’ll make

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing legal advice across various domains: commercial support, including corporate law, M&A, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, employment law, and technology. Your expertise will guide the company through complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance and supporting business objectives.

What you’ll do

Commercial Support:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts including aggregator agreements, white-label partnerships, and vendor arrangements.

• Support the commercial team with structuring scalable, legally sound partner arrangements that align with strategic business objectives.

• Ensure third-party agreements address compliance, liability, data handling, IP ownership, service levels, and commercial risk.

• Play a key role in the legal negotiation and onboarding process of new commercial partners to enable rapid and compliant growth.

• Partner with product and commercial teams to support the development and launch of new products and services, ensuring appropriate legal structuring, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and speed to market.

Corporate Governance & M&A:

• Lead and advise on mergers, acquisitions, corporate structuring, and strategic transactions.

• Provide expert guidance on corporate governance matters, including capital raising, director responsibilities, shareholder communications, and board advisory.

• Support the board with governance frameworks, compliance with Corporations Act obligations, maintenance of statutory registers, and preparation of board resolutions and meeting materials.

• Assist in managing conflicts of interest, related-party transactions, and governance processes to ensure transparency and compliance with fiduciary duties.
  

Regulatory Compliance:

• Advise on financial services laws and regulations, including ASIC and NCCP obligations relevant to lending, credit, and financial product advice.

• Oversee compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring the business operates within the boundaries of Australian financial services (AFS) licensing conditions.

• Monitor regulatory developments and manage interactions with regulatory bodies, particularly ASIC, including breach reporting, license variations, and ongoing compliance obligations.

• Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with ASIC’s standards on conduct, disclosure, and responsible lending.

• Provide legal oversight on advertising, promotions, and communications to ensure they comply with financial services disclosure rules and avoid misleading or deceptive conduct.

Intellectual Property & Technology:

• Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and patents.

• Advise on technology-related legal issues including SaaS agreements, data licensing, and vendor contracts.

• Provide legal support on cybersecurity, data governance, and privacy (in line with the Privacy Act and relevant guidelines).

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, finance, operations, and executive leadership to provide legal insights on strategic initiatives and business-as-usual activities.

• Partner closely with internal departments to proactively identify and advise on legal considerations across projects, contracts, and processes.

• Support teams in mitigating legal and regulatory risks, ensuring projects are compliant and commercially sound.
  

What we are looking for

• 10+ years of post-admission experience in corporate law, preferably with exposure to M&A, finance, and technology sectors.

• Admission to practice law in Australia with a current practicing certificate.

• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• A commercial and solutions-oriented mindset, with a willingness to embrace new challenges, think creatively, and help reinvent traditional legal and business approaches.

Why Join Us?

Bridgit values its team, they are the heart of how we build this business. Along with competitive remuneration, slick offices and the chance to be part of an innovative, agile fintech, we also offer:

• Extra Leave– we offer birthday leave + an additional day of paid leave to be used for life events, celebrations or just a mental health reset.

• Two weeks from anywhere– we encourage employees to work remotely from a location of their choice for two weeks each year.

• Learning and Development– all employees are encouraged and empowered to engage in professional development including a number of learning initiatives run internally.

• Social events– we have a jam-packed social scene, with events throughout the year.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited about reshaping the lending industry and want to be part of a company that values authenticity and innovation, we’d love to chat.

A heads-up that because we operate in the financial services space, any offer made will be subject to successful pre-employment screening, including reference checks and a standard police check.