Senior Legal Counsel (Privacy/Regulation)

About the role

A rare in-house opportunity for a Senior Regulatory and Privacy Lawyer at a scaling tech firm at the forefront of financial crime prevention, tackling fraud and scams. The role advises across privacy, data and regulatory matters, sits close to the business and suits a pragmatic, commercially minded lawyer with a solutions-first mindset. It is a full-time, permanent hybrid position based in Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on privacy, data protection and regulatory compliance, turning complex obligations into clear, practical guidance.
• Partner with commercial, product, marketing and data teams as a trusted legal advisor.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including technology, licensing, confidentiality and data-sharing agreements.
• Support regulated customer engagements aligned with APRA CPS 234, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 and the Telecommunications Act.
• Advise on governance, risk management and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Manage privacy requests, including data subject access requests and regulator inquiries.
• Improve legal operations by refining templates, standard agreements and contracting workflows.
• Contribute to strategic and commercial projects, including IP matters and growth initiatives.
• Resolve contract disputes by interpreting rights and obligations and recommending a practical path forward.

Required profile

• Experience advising on privacy, data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate confidently in grey areas and make sound decisions at pace.
• Commercial, business-first mindset suited to highly regulated environments.

What we offer

• Package of c$260k.
• Flexible hybrid working and a culture that respects boundaries.
• Direct access to decision makers and variety across the business.
• Authority to make sound decisions at pace, without excessive sign-off.

Interested candidates can contact the recruiter through the agency or apply online.