Head of Legal - Product Integration up to 12 month contract

Hi. Were OFX a global provider of online international payment and money management services. Our journey is one of exciting growth and transformation revolutionizing how businesses and individuals move and manage money globally. Were evolving into a global payment solutions provider enabling businesses to streamline their global financial operations improve control reduce costs and achieve more. Our new Business Platform offers clients realtime visibility and controls over their payments expenses approval workflows and reconciliations to help make business easier.

At OFX youll have the opportunity to bring your expertise to life collaborate across disciplines and be part of a team shaping the future of global money management.

Purpose of your role

We have a new opportunity for a Head of Legal Product & Integration as part of our global legal team. The OFX office is in Sydney (with flexible working arrangements in place) and we are also happy to consider remote work arrangements from locations across Australia.

This role is part of the global Legal Team and is responsible for working closely with the Heads of Legal responsible for each of the regions to support the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary to manage legal risk within the business providing broad ranging corporate and commercial legal support to the business.

What youll be doing

• Supporting the launch of new products and capabilities including the new client platform and business transformations
• Working with the Global Executive Team and the OFX Group board in relation to key strategic and commercial initiatives
• Managing legal risk and advising on global regulatory changes and the impacts on compliance obligations including payments regulations and sanctions advice and working with financial services regulators across the regions
• Providing legal advice and consultation to senior management in relation to a variety of corporate commercial legal licensing and regulatory issues
• Drafting reviewing and updating a range of commercial contracts with clients partners and service providers
• Drafting reviewing and updating product and customer terms and conditions and policies including the privacy policy
• Drafting and reviewing internal policies and procedures to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance
• Undertaking such other duties as maybe required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the role and the needs of OFX

Qualifications :

What youll bring

Qualifications

• Law degree with superior academic credentials from a nationallyrecognised law school
• Current Australian practicing certificate

Knowledge skills experience

• 5 years PQE
• Experience as a lawyer in a top tier law firm
• Previous inhouse experience is beneficial but not essential
• Financial services (payments) experience is ideal but not essential
• Exceptional analytical written and oral communication and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with directors senior management and other employees from all parts of the Company and an ability to present a highly professional image when representing the Company
• A commercial and pragmatic attitude
• Ability to take initiative in bringing value from a legal perspective
• Strong negotiation and problemsolving skills
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently in a demanding fastpaced fluid environment handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently while maintaining the highest standards and attention to detail

Additional Information :

What its like working at OFX

Were OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and were not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. Were committed to making things easier for our clients pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.

We operate as one team crossfunctionally and globally to drive outcomes that deliver excellence for our customers. Were curious selfstarters who love learning and sharing our knowledge with others. We embrace change and use our initiative and resilience to overcome challenges.

• Always keep learning. We offer a wide range of learning and career development opportunities to help every OFXer build their capacity and career with leadership training secondments internal mobility and access to a large library of online learning.
• Make a difference. Through our Make a Difference program we encourage OFXers to give back to causes and communities that are important to them. We celebrate this with an annual volunteer day which OFXers can use together or individually as well as matched giving and the opportunity to nominate charity of choice every quarter.
• Reward and recognition. We recognise a job well done. OFXers are encouraged to celebrate their peers effort technical expertise or support through a range of global and regional channels and awards including quarterly and annual awards milestones and shout outs.
• Showing our social side. Our Good Vibes employeeled committees around the globe organize events to help keep our employees engaged inside and outside the office. Whether its a wellbeing activity end of year celebration or a monthly team gettogether our team wants you to feel welcome!
• Benefits that mean something. We offer a range of fantastic benefits including primary and secondary gender neutral carer parental leave (16 weeks) or birthday leave youll feel wellsupported at OFX.
• A great work environment. Enjoy worklife balance and flexibility with our hybrid work model in an inclusive diverse and nonhierarchal culture.

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At OFX we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace where we value respect and encourage our people to be their authentic selves. With an employee base as diverse as the clients we serve we know that fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to our continued success. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process please email us at .

We encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your career aspirations.