Hi. We’re OFX, a global provider of online, international payment services. We solve the complexity of moving money and enable better decisions. Headquartered in Sydney with offices worldwide, we’re a customer-focused business that is all about inspiring customer confidence.

At OFX, you’ll have the opportunity to reach beyond your role and function across disciplines. Make use of your diverse skill set at a business that values your expertise and turn your potential into reality.

Exciting opportunity available for a Legal Counsel aiming to diversify their professional experience in a dynamic, global business setting. Break away from routine tasks and embrace a role that offers variety and challenge. We're looking to fill a fully remote position, where you'll provide support to our EMEA Senior Legal Counsel and collaborate with our worldwide legal team. 

We have offices in London, UK and Dublin, Ireland, but this role can be remote anywhere within UK or Ireland. 

What you’ll do:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing a range of commercial contracts.
• Proactively identifying and advising on legal and regulatory risks, escalating those as necessary to stakeholders and assisting with recommending and implementing solutions.
• Working collaboratively with members of the global Legal team and business stakeholders on global initiatives.
• Assisting with Company Secretarial matters

What you bring:

• Law degree with superior academic credentials from a nationally-recognised law school
• Current practicing certificate
• Minimum 2-5+ years PQE
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercial, finance or banking team with a top tier law firm
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication and relationship-building skills
• A commercial and pragmatic attitude and the ability to communicate effectively
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently in a client-centric, fluid environment handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently while maintaining the highest standards and attention to detail

What we offer

OFX attracts top talent from all over the globe with over 50 nationalities represented amongst our employees. To thrive here, you'll be a self-starter with a penchant for getting stuff done.

• We offer four (4) full weeks of vacation a year, no questions asked, and we encourage you to use them! Most importantly, we offer the right candidate an opportunity to join our very unique and exciting business that’s shaping the future of International Money Transfers.
• An excellent place to grow your career! We are excited about our growth plans, and the corresponding professional growth opportunities for you! 
• Birthday and volunteer days, and a generous global parental leave policy... We want to make sure you have the right balance in your life.
• Stay motivated by knowing your work matters amongst a collaborative, creative and innovative team. We truly believe we're better together
• Bring your big ideas. We're here to listen and we value your insights and contributions, because pushing boundaries is a core value here
• Feel welcome. We believe personal diversity drives future-focused innovation. We're looking for outliers, game-changers and bridge-builders, but don't just take our word for it, apply now, and come check it out for yourself

What it's like working at OFX

We’re OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. We’re committed to making things easier for our clients, pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.

We operate as one team, cross-functionally and globally to drive outcomes that deliver excellence for our customers. We're curious self-starters who love learning and sharing our knowledge with others. We embrace change and use our initiative and resilience to overcome challenges.

• Always keep learning:  we offer LinkedIn learning programs, which all OFXers have access to, and we continue to evolve our learning and development programs.
• Giving back:  we encourage OFXers to give back to causes and communities that are important to them. We celebrate this with an annual volunteer day, that OFXers can use together or individually
• We promote an environment of reward and recognition: OFXers are encouraged to celebrate their peers’ effort, technical expertise or support through a range of channels and awards
• Our Good Vibes employee-led committees organize events to keep our employees engaged inside and outside the office. Our team wants you to feel welcome!

At OFX, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where we value, respect, and encourage our people to be their authentic selves. With an employee base as diverse as the clients we serve, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to our continued success. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please email us at [email protected].

We encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your career aspirations.