Legal counsel
CoinJar
Full-time
On-site
Melbourne Victoria Australia
Company Description
CoinJar is a pioneer in Australian fintech and a trusted leader in digital currency. We build consumer-friendly products with a strong focus on security, scalability and usability.
Since 2013, our operations have grown amidst regulatory change in this nascent industry. Now available in Australia and the UK, CoinJar continues to expand its product line-up and international reach.
We are seeking a diverse and inclusive team of people to build objectively better financial services with us. This role is based in Melbourne, Australia.
Job Description
You will
Ensure our products and services meet compliance obligations
Deliver solution-oriented legal and regulatory guidance to support the delivery of product and expansion into new geographies
Oversight of Suspicious Matter Reports and compliance reporting
Provide legal review of our documentation including commercial contracts, employment agreements and general policies
Collaborate with external legal counsel
We are seeking an in-house lawyer (4+ years PQE) to join our team. This role will see you ensure that the company meets its corporate risk, legal and regulatory obligations across Australia and relevant regions.
The successful candidate will handle a broad range of legal matters across the company including providing legal opinions for the development of products and services, commercial contracts, employee contracts and capital raising.
You may have previously held a similar role and may have sound knowledge of corporate law, secretarial accountability, investment companies, and compliance and risk management operations. An understanding of key regulators is desirable.
You should be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a good level of autonomy. You will manage a direct report in the form of a Compliance Analyst, while working closely with Finance, Support, and Marketing teams to provide oversight to the company's operations.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
Law degree and Australian admission to practice
Four year’s post-qualified experience gained in a law firm or as in-house counsel
Experience in financial services/Fintech/payment services sector
Exposure or knowledge of financial derivatives
Exposure or knowledge of compliance reporting
Nice to have
General understanding of cryptocurrency
Familiarity and experience with data protection law
CoinJar is a pioneer in Australian fintech and a trusted leader in digital currency. We build consumer-friendly products with a strong focus on security, scalability and usability.
Since 2013, our operations have grown amidst regulatory change in this nascent industry. Now available in Australia and the UK, CoinJar continues to expand its product line-up and international reach.
We are seeking a diverse and inclusive team of people to build objectively better financial services with us. This role is based in Melbourne, Australia.
Job Description
You will
Ensure our products and services meet compliance obligations
Deliver solution-oriented legal and regulatory guidance to support the delivery of product and expansion into new geographies
Oversight of Suspicious Matter Reports and compliance reporting
Provide legal review of our documentation including commercial contracts, employment agreements and general policies
Collaborate with external legal counsel
We are seeking an in-house lawyer (4+ years PQE) to join our team. This role will see you ensure that the company meets its corporate risk, legal and regulatory obligations across Australia and relevant regions.
The successful candidate will handle a broad range of legal matters across the company including providing legal opinions for the development of products and services, commercial contracts, employee contracts and capital raising.
You may have previously held a similar role and may have sound knowledge of corporate law, secretarial accountability, investment companies, and compliance and risk management operations. An understanding of key regulators is desirable.
You should be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a good level of autonomy. You will manage a direct report in the form of a Compliance Analyst, while working closely with Finance, Support, and Marketing teams to provide oversight to the company's operations.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
Law degree and Australian admission to practice
Four year’s post-qualified experience gained in a law firm or as in-house counsel
Experience in financial services/Fintech/payment services sector
Exposure or knowledge of financial derivatives
Exposure or knowledge of compliance reporting
Nice to have
General understanding of cryptocurrency
Familiarity and experience with data protection law