Legal Counsel

At Prospa, we exist to unleash the potential of every small business. We are building the future of small business and simplifying cashflow by building a leading platform that helps customers make payments, fund growth and reduce admin.

The role

As our Legal Counsel you’ll support our growth while ensuring legal compliance and risk management in Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Head of Operational Risk, Legal and Compliance, you’ll collaborate with C-suite executives and Directors, manage relationships with partners and vendors, and oversee contract reviews and corporate law for fundraising. You’ll also provide legal advice, manage funder communications, onboarding technology vendors, and advise on regulatory matters for new product launches.

What you will be doing

• Provide daily legal support across all business areas, including product, funding, procurement, finance, marketing, technology, customer resolutions, and sales.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements (vendor, technology, partnership, NDAs).
• Review and draft sales and marketing materials.
• Manage customer contracts in Australia and New Zealand.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions as needed.
• Assist with the legal aspects of funding transactions, including due diligence and document preparation.
• Advise on ad-hoc legal matters as they arise.
• Monitor regulatory changes and report relevant updates to the Head of Operational Risk, Legal and Compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with Prospa’s operations.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to protect Prospa’s interests.
• Manage relationships with external counsel for outsourced matters.
• Provide administrative support for company secretarial services, ensuring timely management papers and attending ARC meetings.
• Offer ad hoc assistance for Board meetings as needed.
• Prepare and deliver legal training as requested.

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualifications in law and an Australia qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrated 3-5 years PQE with a recognised Australian law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong understanding of contract law and corporate law.
• Experience in the financial legal and regulatory environment preferred.
• Experience dealing with technology vendors and contracts would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail, particularly in relation to contract reviews, whilst maintaining an understanding of the commercial context.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of organisational skills.
• Maturity and confidence to liaise with senior executives and Board members.

Don't let a confidence gap get in the way of submitting your application.

What we offer:

As a busy grow getter, our benefits are here to help you be unstoppable in your mission. Whether it's a lofty career goal, investing in your family, saving the planet or simply feeling fulfilled:

• Growth: There's something for everyone including learning days, a learning allowance, leadership programs, performance coaching & digital learning
• Wellbeing: Think fitness initiatives, seasonal programs (including massages, skin checks, family picnics and coffee carts), additional "Me Days" and access to holistic EAP coaching.
• Lifestyle: Find your fit with flexible working options, top notch office facilities and diverse remote/ travel work options. You can also purchase additional leave and take up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Impact: Join a business that has committed to becoming carbon neutral by June 2024. And you can tap into volunteer days, our partnership with Kiva and join a range of employee resource groups.

Why Prospa?

We embrace diversity in our people and our thinking. You'll find an environment where there's always something new around the corner. It's collaborative, inclusive and respectful. A place where we celebrate who you are, naturally.

We're building the future of small business finance. Join us!

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