Send is a high-growth, award-winning payments company, delivering embedded finance solutions to some of the world’s top brands. We exist to help businesses elevate how they connect and transact with their customers globally.

Our mission is to create globally connected payment solutions that build lasting customer relationships. By blending smart technology with exceptional customer experience, we embed these values into everything we do.

With a vision to unite companies and customers through seamless experiences that transcend borders, Send is already making a mark in the international payments and fintech space. Trusted by brands like Woolworths Team Bank, Flight Centre, PEXA, and BankVic, we’re driving innovation and growth for our partners.

As we continue to expand globally, we’re looking to grow our teams and strengthen our product offerings to support the exciting opportunities ahead.

Culture & Values

At Send, we value both your work and how you approach it. We’re a team of ambitious, diverse individuals who thrive on collaboration and fresh ideas. It’s not just about excelling in your role but also aligning with our values and enriching our culture.

We foster open dialogue, feedback, and teamwork, and we hold everyone accountable for both their performance and the positive impact they bring to the team.

Our values-led culture inspires us to continuously deliver the best experiences for both our team and customers:

Aim Up, Fail Forward: We move fast, experiment, test, verify, and learn then repeat.

Customers At Our Core: It's our aim to delight, add value, and provide an outstanding experience at every touch point.

Think Like an Owner: Our colleagues put their trust in us to carefully balance risk with reward, and to make decisions for which we’re 100% accountable.

Bring Your Best: We pour passion into our work, set high standards and always drive each other forward.

Create a Place You Want to Work: We’re flexible, compassionate, playful and honest.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Legal Counsel (4-8 years PQE) with robust commercial law expertise—particularly in SaaS, technology contracts, and fintech solutions. This role provides opportunities for career growth, including exposure to corporate governance, regulatory affairs, and financial services compliance, with the potential for progression towards a Deputy Company Secretary position.

This position will focus on commercial transactions, contract negotiations, and regulatory support rather than dispute resolution or litigation. The ideal candidate will thrive working independently, effectively manage external legal counsel, and support cross-functional teams.

Location: Hybrid (Sydney) | Remote (Melbourne, Gold Coast)

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Technology Contracts:

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, technology services contracts, API licensing, and vendor agreements.
• Provide legal input on enterprise-level partnerships and high-value commercial negotiations.
• Manage data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property (IP) law considerations in contracts.

Regulatory & Compliance Support:

• Advise on financial services regulation with an emphasis on technology solutions and SaaS-based compliance.
• Support AML/CTF obligations in coordination with the Compliance function.
• Act as a liaison for external legal counsel, triaging legal matters, providing briefs, and escalating issues when necessary.

Corporate Governance & Deputy Company Secretary Pathway:

• Assist the Company Secretary in corporate governance duties, including board reporting, entity management, and regulatory filings.
• Over time, develop board governance experience and contribute to company secretarial responsibilities.

Employment & Policy Support:

• Assist with employment law matters and internal policy development in collaboration with HR and Compliance.

Expected Qualifications & Experience

• 4-8 years PQE, admitted in Australia (Australian Practising Certificate required).
• Strong commercial law background, with in-house or consulting experience preferred.
• Expertise in SaaS, technology contracts, API licensing, IP law, and cybersecurity regulations.
• Experience negotiating enterprise-level contracts and technology agreements.
• Familiarity with financial services regulation (AUSTRAC, ASIC) and fintech compliance.
• Strong ability to work autonomously while collaborating across legal, compliance, risk, and commercial teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience coordinating external legal counsel.

Desired but Not Essential

• Experience in capital raising, M&A, or corporate finance.
• Knowledge of open banking regulations & Consumer Data Right (CDR).
• Familiarity with corporate governance for public unlisted companies.
• Exposure to employment law and HR-related legal matters.

Discover the Perks of Joining Us

• ESOP for All: Eligibility for our Employee Share Option Plan.
• Me Days: 4 additional days off every year on top of regular entitlements.
• Celebrate Together: Half-yearly parties, town halls, and monthly events unite us.
• Pet-Friendly Office: We understand the joy that pets bring!
• AFR Best Places to Work Nominee and Winner of Best Practice, Employee Wellness