Senior Legal Counsel

Contextual Overview

Lendi Group, a market-leading digital platform business operating Lendi and Aussie franchise networks in Australia, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its team in Sydney, New South Wales. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role involves providing commercially focused legal advice across mortgage broking, lending, franchising, technology, data, and AI-enabled initiatives.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 6+ years of legal experience, preferably within financial services, lending, fintech, or technology.
• Possession of a law degree and a current practising certificate.
• Strong commercial judgement with proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory, and risk matters.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice to senior leaders and business teams.
• Support strategic initiatives, new products, projects, acquisitions, and regulatory changes.
• Advise on the design and governance of AI-enabled tools, privacy, and emerging technology.
• Lead commercial contracting including supplier, technology, distribution, and service agreements.
• Navigate regulatory matters spanning consumer credit, AML/CTF, franchising, real estate, and competition law.
• Oversee external legal providers and help improve internal legal processes and tools.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified (Includes hybrid working arrangements, holistic wellbeing programs, and paid parental leave).

Mode: Full-time, On-site / Hybrid in Sydney, Australia.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official job portal link provided below by submitting their updated resume and professional profile.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Application Link: Lendi Group Job Portal