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Legal Counsel

Melbourne

Birchal is Australia’s leading crowd-sourced funding (CSF) platform with a simple mission: to simplify fundraising so that forward-thinking businesses can build communities of engaged supporters and get back to shaping the future we all want. Our robust digital platform enables start-ups and growth-stage businesses to achieve their fundraising goals, whilst providing investors with unique opportunities in the Australian market. Having just hit a huge milestone of $200 million in capital raised for Australian businesses, and with an ambitious vision for the future, we're excited to expand our team!

About the Legal Counsel Role

We are looking for a dynamic Legal Counsel to join our rapidly expanding team. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Legal and be a key player in supporting the execution of successful campaigns in full compliance with the Australian CSF regime.

This role is perfect for an ambitious lawyer with a commercial mindset, eager to make a significant impact at the forefront of fintech and CSF. Maybe you're already part of the startup ecosystem, or perhaps you're passionate about it and ready to make the leap from private practice. Either way - if you’re looking to propel your career and shape the future of investment in Australia, come and join the awesome team at Birchal!

Here’s just a glimpse of the things you’ll be working on as Legal Counsel:

Core Business

Assist Birchal campaign managers by providing expert legal guidance to issuing companies on the Birchal process and the CSF regime

Support the Head of Legal and the Board to ensure compliance with Birchal’s gatekeeper process for publication of CSF offers, including legal and commercial guidance on CSF Offer Documents & other required documentation

Participate in ideation sessions to create amazing user experiences for Birchal’s customers that comply with the law

Assist in the creation of exciting new products and services, engaging with various ceremonies which support Birchal’s product led ways of working

Assist in preparing and updating compliance materials, staff training, annual compliance reporting and audit

Partner with the broader team to share information about the regulatory environment to facilitate efficient and transparent legal support across the business

Advise Birchal on regulation applicable to the Australian CSF regime and provide guidance to issuing companies on the same

Commercial

Provide practical, risk-weighted legal guidance on a wide range of legal & regulatory matters related to the services provided

Draft customer facing template documents & internal corporate governance policies & procedures such as terms of service, privacy policies and regulatory disclosures

Assist in advising on privacy and data security matters impacting the business

Stay up to date on legal & regulatory matters relevant to the business

Corporate/ Company Secretarial

Support the business in a variety of Corporate/ Company Secretarial matters including assistance with Board meetings and documentation, administration of Birchal’s employee share option plan, shareholder updates and capital raising activities

Advising on general legal matters such as insurance, risk management and employment related matters

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of legal experience (with strong awareness of Australia’s financial services regulatory regime & the Corporations Act)

Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor and/or Master of Laws

Practising certificate in Australia (foreign qualified lawyers will also be considered)

Excellent communication skills - personable and articulate

Proactive and tech-savvy

A keen interest in start-ups, financial services regulation, equity capital markets and the fintech industry

Nice to haves :

Experience in M&A, private equity, corporate advisory, investment banking or equity capital markets

Experience working in a technology startup, fintech or other in-house, high growth environment

What We Offer :

Birchal provides a fun and energetic, supportive and inclusive work environment. We have a create office in Cremorne, Melbourne, and offer flexible working arrangements including work-from-home 2 days per week. We invest in our people by continuously upskiling through our L&D programs, holding social team activities and providing an employee assistance program (including Health & Wellness resources) amongst other great benefits. We celebrate the diversity of people, and we pride ourselves on ensuring everyone belongs. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to create opportunities for everyone and will consider all applications without bias.

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