This is a senior, hands-on role that will see you lead the legal function independently while working closely with senior stakeholders across treasury, lending and risk. It’s an opportunity to step into a key leadership position in a high-growth non-bank lender with complex, interesting work.

As Head of Legal, you will:

• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory requirements, including the Corporations Act, ASIC regulations, and the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.
• Support treasury transactions, funding arrangements and securitisation matters, including coordination with external counsel.
• Oversee drafting, review and negotiation of loan agreements, vendor agreements and other contracts.
• Provide advice on risk management, corporate governance and internal policies.
• Manage disputes and external dispute resolution processes, engaging external counsel where required.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across lending, treasury and sales.

About You:

• A minimum of 6 years PQE gained in private practice or in-house, with solid financial services regulatory experience.
• Strong knowledge of lending, NCCP, consumer credit, AML/CTF and securitisation.
• In-depth understanding of Australian regulatory frameworks relevant to non-bank lenders and treasury operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and confidently in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, permanent role based in Sydney.
• A senior appointment with visibility across the business and direct reporting to the CRO.
• Broad remit spanning treasury, lending, consumer credit and securitisation.
• The chance to shape the legal function of a dynamic and growing organisation.

If you’re an experienced financial services lawyer ready to take ownership of a Head of Legal role in a high-growth non-bank lender, we’d love to hear from you.