Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
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About Us
Bridgit is a nonbank lender specialising in bridging loans. We fill a gap left open by traditional lenders by offering the only flexible and dependable product in the market. We use technology to revolutionise the bridging loan experience and provide a solution fit for the expectation of todays customer.
Were now four years old fifty people strong and making huge strides. We have 12000 accredited brokers weve written over a billion in loans and we have picked up a tonne of awards. Were the 2023 Emerging Fintech of the Year #4 in the rising star category in the 2023 Deloitte Fast 50 best Fintech Growth Story in the 2024 Fintech Awards and The Startup Daily 2023 winner of Best Workplace Culture. Its an exciting time to join the team!
The Role
Were hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join our highgrowth team at Bridgit. In this broad inhouse role youll provide legal advice across corporate law M&A governance regulatory compliance and commercial contracts. Youll collaborate with crossfunctional teams support strategic projects and help shape scalable legal frameworks for our growing business.
What Youll Do
- Provide legal advice across corporate law M&A governance and regulatory compliance.
- Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including partnerships and vendor agreements.
- Support capital raising activities and advise on board and shareholder matters.
- Ensure compliance with financial services regulations and engage with regulators as needed.
- Advise on IP privacy and technologyrelated legal issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams on legal aspects of projects and mitigate legal risk.
What were looking for
- Admission to practice law in Australia with a current practicing certificate.
- 10 years of postadmission experience in corporate law preferably with exposure to M&A finance and technology sectors.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Excellent negotiation drafting and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
- A commercial and solutionsoriented mindset with a willingness to embrace new challenges think creatively and help reinvent traditional legal and business approaches.
- Desirable Experience in the finance or lending sector along with exposure to employment law and workplace matters.
Our Culture and Benefits
Bridgit values its team they are the heart of how we build this business. Along with competitive remuneration slick offices and the chance to be part of an innovative agile fintech we also offer:
Employee Stock Option Program We want each and every employee to share in the success of Bridgit.
Extra Leave We offer birthday leave an additional day of paid leave to be used for life events celebrations or just a mental health reset.
Two Weeks from Anywhere We encourage employees to work remotely from a location of their choice for two weeks each year.
Learning and Development All employees are encouraged and empowered to engage in professional development including a number of learning initiatives run internally.
Social Events We have a jampacked social scene with events throughout the year to bring the team together!
Ready to Make an Impact
If youre excited about reshaping the lending industry and want to be part of a company that values authenticity and innovation wed love to chat. Apply now and lets build the future of finance together!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
