Join Pay.com.au, a leader in B2B payments and rewards, where innovation meets impact! We’re revolutionising the way Australian businesses manage payments, turning every transaction into an opportunity for growth and rewards. With 30,000+ customers and billions in transactions, our rapid rise is just the beginning.

If you’re looking to be part of a high-energy team shaping the future of business payments, this is the place to be!

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role offers a broad scope of responsibilities, spanning corporate governance, commercial contracts, payments regulations, product, intellectual property, international expansion and more.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be a commercially minded lawyer who can act as a business partner—not just provide legal advice, but also collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic growth.

Responsibilities

Commercial & Corporate

• Support corporate governance activities, including board resolutions and company secretarial tasks.
• Lead / support corporate transactions such as capital raises or listings.
• Advise on equity matters and coordinate with HR/finance teams regarding employee equity grants.

Payments & Regulatory

• Provide guidance on payments law and relevant financial services regulations (e.g. AML/CTF, card scheme rules).
• Monitor evolving fintech/payments legislation, ensuring new products and services meet compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with external counsel where required for cross-border or state-specific regulatory matters.

Product & Commercial

• Partner with Product teams to embed legal considerations into product development from ideation to launch.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (vendor, partnership, SaaS, license, etc.).
• Draft or refine terms of service, user agreements, and related policies in collaboration with the Product/Marketing teams.

IP, Privacy & Brand Protection

• Oversee and provide day-to-day advice on trademarks, branding, domains, copyright, and other IP assets, including registrations and enforcement strategies.
• Advise on IP, privacy, consumer protection, marketing, and other areas that intersect with product and commercial agreements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Marketing, and leadership to offer commercially sound legal guidance.
• Assist with strategic partnerships, vendor negotiations, and major commercial deals.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate legal risks across various transactions and corporate initiatives.
• Implement and maintain legal policies and procedures that align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research, maintain legal templates, and provide training/education to internal teams.
• Work with our compliance function to ensure seamless connection between legal and regulatory obligations, and compliance processes and protections.

About you

• 5–7 years PQE (post-qualification experience) admitted in Australia (or equivalent jurisdiction).
• Demonstrated background in corporate, commercial, and/or payments law.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting/negotiation, IP law, privacy, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with pragmatic business solutions; comfortable acting as a commercial partner to the business.
• Capable of understanding business objectives and crafting legally compliant strategies to achieve them.
• Skilled at stakeholder management, and confident working with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership.
• Adept at identifying legal nuances while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
• Willingness to handle diverse projects in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment.
• Strong written and verbal skills; able to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.

Why join us?

• Exciting FinTech Startup: Be part of a fast-growing fintech company with massive growth potential.
• Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a great work-life balance.
• Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a culture that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Perks: Enjoy a casual work environment and the best coffee in town.