Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Xplor's Corporate Division as Legal Counsel in Melbourne to contribute to building a world-class legal and regulatory infrastructure. You will provide legal advice to business units and central functions, advise on legal risks, and support all aspects of the group's activities. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with proven experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing the legal function, liaising with other departments, providing legal guidance, supporting business areas, handling substantive legal issues, monitoring regulatory changes, and reinforcing compliance. The role offers 100% remote work flexibility within Australia. Xplor values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Law qualification from a reputable institution; admitted as a solicitor/lawyer ideally in Australia
• Must have prior in-house legal experience
• Ideally 4-6 years of post-qualification legal experience, however, we will consider those with a slightly more or less experience
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and escalate matters when necessary
• Demonstrable legal negotiation and drafting experience either from within a reputable law firm or similar in-house role
• Ability to “roll up your sleeves” and ensure effective operations; identify best practices in legal and apply to Xplor
• Strong critical thinking skills with a proactive and curious mindset
• Willingness to work across different time zones (as needed)

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all aspects of the legal function at Xplor
• Serve as integral member of Xplor’s Legal team and liaise between other departments, anticipating their requirements
• Provide pragmatic but always legally sound guidance and maintain a culture of excellence to cross functional stakeholders
• Provide appropriate legal and contractual support for all business areas, including commercial contracting, product development, payments, sales and marketing activities
• Take responsibility for substantive legal issues as requested, including commercial, payments, privacy, product, intellectual property, regulatory and corporate
• Work closely with the Legal & Compliance Leadership in monitoring and responding to relevant statutory, regulatory and policy changes
• Reinforce culture of compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, including formulation of and compliance with internal policies, rules and procedures
• Stay up to date with legal and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on the business and advising accordingly

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference for broad legal experience including corporate, commercial, payments, product/technology, intellectual property and compliance

Benefits

• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, plus regular career and growth conversations with your leader, as part of Xplor GPS
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements