Lead the legal function and compliance program for a financial services company, advising executives on regulations and corporate matters. Oversee compliance with AML/CTF and digital asset regulations, handling contracts, disputes, and government relations.
We're seeking a General Counsel to lead our legal function and enterprise compliance program. You'll be the company's chief legal officer and compliance architect, serving as a trusted advisor to our executive team and board as we navigate the regulatory landscape of blockchain-enabled financial services.
What You’ll Do
Legal Leadership
- Offer strategic legal guidance to executives and the board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and vendor arrangements
- Supervise legal disputes, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions
- Lead regulatory applications, licensing procedures, and government relations
- Oversee corporate governance, board matters, and company secretarial duties
Compliance & Regulatory
- Create and implement thorough AML/CTF compliance programs
- Foster and maintain direct relationships with ASIC, AUSTRAC, and other regulatory bodies
- Ensure continual compliance with digital asset regulations and financial services requirements
- Develop and manage blockchain transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting
- Conduct compliance audits and gap assessments against regulatory standards
- Handle AUSTRAC reporting obligations and regulatory filings
Policy & Training
- Develop and uphold compliance policies, procedures, and controls
- Design and implement compliance training programs across the organisation
- Establish compliance monitoring and testing frameworks
- Create escalation procedures and incident response protocols for compliance breaches
Governance & Reporting
- Set up compliance KPIs and reporting mechanisms for executive and board oversight
- Advise on regulatory changes and emerging compliance risks within the digital asset space
- Collaborate with technology and operations teams to integrate compliance into business processes
- Act as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations and audits
Requirements
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- Legal Qualification: Admitted legal practitioner with a current Australian practising certificate
- Experience: We’re looking for someone with over 10 years of experience in legal and compliance roles within the regulated financial services sector.
- AML/CTF Expertise: Hands-on experience in designing and managing AML/CTF compliance programs is essential.
- Regulatory Knowledge: A strong grasp of the ASIC, AUSTRAC, and APRA frameworks
- Digital Assets: Familiarity with cryptocurrency regulations, blockchain operations, and compliance requirements for digital assets is a plus.
- Leadership: We value a proven background as General Counsel, Head of Legal/Compliance, or in a senior counsel role within fintech or financial services.
Top Skills
Aml
Blockchain
Compliance Programs
Ctf
Digital Assets
Cloudtech Group Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
60 Albert Rd, Level-17, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3205
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