Deputy General Counsel
Brisbane / Sydney / Melbourne
Legal – Legal /
Permanent /
Remote
At Swyftx, we're not just building a fintech scaleup; we're shaping the future of Australia's digital currency industry. With over 700,000 users, we have our sights set high, aiming to be Australia's most trusted cryptocurrency trading platform and the next billion-dollar success story.
This is not just another job opportunity; it's a chance to make your mark in an industry-defining company. As Deputy General Counsel at Swyftx, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of the company and guiding us through a transformative era of regulatory evolution.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will serve as a cornerstone of our legal team, offering strategic guidance and counsel on a wide spectrum of matters including Australian Financial Services Licensing (AFSL), commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. Your dedication to excellence, penchant for continuous learning, and unwavering commitment to advancing our legal strategies will be invaluable as we navigate through uncharted regulatory waters and drive Swyftx's success.
We are headquartered in Brisbane where we do hybrid working, but we are also open to this role being fully remote from Sydney or Melbourne.
Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:
- Oversee legal reviews and provide counsel on Swyftx’s product, marketing, and sales initiatives.
- Offer guidance on compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks, including Australian Financial Services Licensing (AFSL) laws.
- Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial agreements.
- Support the General Counsel on major projects and corporate initiatives.
- Monitor regulatory changes and provide relevant reports to the Executive team.
- Drive continuous improvement, scalability, and operational excellence in corporate legal processes and execution.
To be successful you will have:
- Relevant post-qualification experience, ideally from a top-tier law firm or related in-house environment.
- Substantial experience with AFSL law and financial services regulatory matters, gained from private practice or in-house roles.
- A strong understanding of commercial contracts and regulatory landscapes, with a preference for corporate or technology-focused practice groups.
- Knowledge of crypto regulatory frameworks and a willingness to contribute to shaping Swyftx’s policy positioning.
- Ownership mindset with accountability end-to-end and the ability to seek support when needed.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the capacity to provide clear, practical advice tailored to diverse audiences.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
Some of our perks and benefits include:
- Unlimited fee-free trading
- Career growth, training, mentorship, and development opportunities
- Social activities, game breaks and recognition awards
- Fully stocked kitchen, breakfast and lunch foods, unlimited fresh fruit, snacks and kombucha
- Weekly catered lunches on a Wednesday
At Swyftx, we're not just building a diverse and dynamic environment; we're celebrating it. We value and embrace the unique experiences, qualities, and characteristics that each member of our team brings, and we're committed to cultivating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.
If you are driven by excellence, a deep commitment to integrity, and an unwavering drive to make an impact then click ‘apply now’.
We have an internal Talent Acquisition function, and therefore are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies.
