International Counsel, Australia
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Square is looking for a motivated attorney in Australia to provide legal guidance on commercial contracts, product development, and regulatory projects. You will negotiate complex commercial contracts, monitor Square's enterprise risk management, and ensure Square's regulatory compliance in Australia. We're looking for a highly adaptable, self-motivated individual who can handle fast-paced projects independently. You will report into the Legal Lead for our Seller products.
You will:
Ensure Square's regulatory compliance with its Australian financial services license, including the review and oversight of its enterprise risk management programme
Draft and negotiate many commercial and intellectual property agreements affecting the company's products and services
Work on a variety of legal matters to support business development and new ideas in the Australian market
Provide ideas and insights into how the company can work within the law to create amazing product experiences for our customers and reduce legal risks
Partner with government authorities and regulators on matters relevant to the payments and consumer financial industries, including ASIC and AUSTRAC
Provide sound compliance advice on laws and regulations relevant to consumer protection, advertising, IP, data protection, and the software and financial services industries
Draft terms of use, product policies, and disclosures, and implement related processes
Manage communications and requests for information from government authorities, sellers and consumers
Work with domestic counsel to provide globally aligned legal advice
Qualifications
You have:
Familiarity with launching products and advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of product development in the technology space
Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills
A passion for fintech and the future of commerce
Fluency in translating legal advice into actionable guidance for new product and teams
5+ years post-qualification experience as an attorney/contract negotiator practicing in Australia
Experience in fintech/e-commerce/financial services (desirable but not essential)
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources