Company DescriptionAt Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.Job DescriptionAbout the opportunityJoin our Corporate Division as Legal Counsel in Melbourne to make a real impact every day. We know every conversation, code line, and interface design is an opportunity to enrich our customers experiences.Reporting to Head of Legal, Commercial (APAC), you will support the Legal function in building a world-class legal and regulatory infrastructure for sustainable business performance. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to customer data, billing, payment processing, and maintaining relevant licenses globally (payment institution, money remittance, etc.).Some responsibilities include:Providing legal advice to business units and central functions on legal risks and all aspects of the groups activities in APAC.Offering pragmatic, legally sound guidance and fostering a culture of excellence among stakeholders.Maintaining relationships with external counsel and strategic advisors.Supporting all business areas with legal and contractual needs, including commercial contracts, product development, payments, sales, and marketing.Handling substantive legal issues such as commercial, payments, privacy, product, intellectual property, regulatory, and corporate matters.Monitoring and responding to relevant statutory, regulatory, and policy changes.Promoting a culture of compliance with internal policies and external regulations.Staying updated on legal developments and advising the business accordingly.Location: This role is fully remote within Australia, provided you have full working rights.QualificationsWe seek curious, empathetic individuals motivated by meaningful work, aligned with our core values, positive, adaptable, and strategic thinkers who prioritize people.Required qualifications:Law degree from a reputable institution; admitted as a solicitor/lawyer in Australia preferred.Prior in-house legal experience.At least 4 years of legal experience post-qualification.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams.Strong legal negotiation and drafting skills, from law firm or in-house roles.Broad legal experience including corporate, commercial, payments, product/technology, IP, and compliance.Practical approach to legal operations and best practices.Critical thinking and proactive curiosity.Alignment with Xplors culture and values, comfortable in changing environments.Willing to work across different time zones as needed.We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, even if they do not meet all criteria.Additional InformationOur core values are: Make life simple, Build for people, Move with purpose, Create lasting communities.We offer a global network, support for growth, and benefits such as parental leave, volunteer days, LinkedIn Learning, diversity initiatives, mental health support, and flexible work arrangements.Ready to apply?Submit your resume with "moonshot" at the top of your message. We support diverse needs and encourage you to inform us of any additional requirements during the application process.More about usWe are a global SaaS platform with embedded payments, serving over 106,000 customers across 20 markets, processing over $38 billion in payments in 2024.Good to knowYou must be legally authorized to work in Australia; we do not sponsor visas. Apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Visit www.xplortechnologies.com/careers and www.xplortechnologies.com/recruitment-faqs for more information.We value diversity and do not rely solely on AI for hiring decisions. We encourage applications from all community sectors, especially Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.We respond to all applicants. Please mention Mr Pineapple Express if you use AI tools for your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Legal Counsel (APAC)