Prezzee is redefining the global gift card and payments market, and we’re seeking a dynamic General Counsel to lead our legal function. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll provide strategic guidance across regulatory, governance, corporate transactions, finance, and privacy, playing a key role in shaping our global expansion and long-term growth.
Role based in Sydney or Melbourne office
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global legal team, fostering collaboration and alignment with company objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Executive Team, providing clear and strategic legal counsel on business-critical matters.
- Oversee corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and due diligence, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
- Develop and implement strategies to protect and maximise the value of Prezzee’s intellectual property portfolio.
- Streamline legal operations, leveraging technology and AI to drive efficiency and scalability.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including privacy, consumer protection, data security, and governance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Finance, and Technology, to integrate legal considerations into business strategies.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with external regulators, auditors, and legal partners.
What You’ll Bring
- 10 + years PQE.
- Admission to practice law in Australia, with additional international qualifications (e.g., U.S. or U.K.) considered a plus
A background in fintech/payments, startups, or listed organisations, with a strong understanding of regulatory landscapes. - Proven ability to operate in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
- Exceptional leadership and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex legal and business challenges.
- A commercial mindset with a strong focus on risk management and enabling business success.
Benefits:
- We run an incentive scheme based on both company-wide targets and individual performance
- Employee referral program and staff discounts
- We have regular virtual and face-to-face events to help us bond and maintain our community vibe
- We also offer flexible hours, Culture Swap Days & 30 day work from anywhere*
- Self led online learning to formal Leadership Development programs, as well as industry specific learning opportunities and Lunch & Learn sessions
- Be an advocate or ally and create connection and belonging in our employee Resource Groups such as EmpowHer and Pride.
- Telus Wellbeing platform to support your mental, social, financial and physical wellbeing
The Prezzee Story
Prezzee is a global digital gifting platform that creates human connections through remarkable gifting moments. We create leading digital gift solutions for consumers, businesses and 1000+ brand partners across the world. Founded in 2014, Prezzee has evolved from a two person Australian start-up to a global business with teams and operations in North America, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Oh, and if you're wondering about our culture?
Whilst our growth is compelling, we know it’s our people and culture that set us apart, and we're equally proud of being recognised as Foundry's Computerworld 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work in IT.
At Prezzee, every team member plays an important role in the business, leaving a unique footprint on Prezzee’s journey. Our team may be spread out across multiple time zones, but our core values remain the same no matter where you are in the world. As a future employee of Prezzee, you're signing up to give openness, give greatness, give magic, and most importantly, always give a damn.
Prezzee is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is the key to building the best products for our customers, team culture and growing our global business. Our diversity mission is for our people to be their most authentic selves, to inspire, innovate and celebrate within a culture of belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
We are looking for people to help create human connections, make magic and shape the future of gifting so even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you! Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application and recruitment process, We also encourage you to let us know of your pronouns at any point of the process.
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