Legal Counsel

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Fintech • Information Technology • Payments • Financial Services
At Fiserv, we aspire to move money and information in a way that moves the world.
The Role
Provides legal advice across contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, privacy, regulatory compliance, employment, disputes, and M&A. Drafts and negotiates agreements, advises on product and regulatory matters, manages litigation and external counsel, liaises with regulators, develops compliance policies and monitoring frameworks, improves legal processes, and trains employees. The role supports management and business stakeholders within the technology, payments, banking, or fintech sector.
Summary Generated by Built In

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.

We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

Job Title

Legal Counsel

What does a successful Legal Counsel do at Fiserv?

As a Legal Counsel at Fiserv, you will provide legal advice on a wide range of areas including contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions activities, regulatory matters, employment matters, and day-to-day legal advisory function support. You will support commercial negotiations, stay updated on industry regulations, manage disputes, develop legal documentation.


What you will do:

  • Provide strategic legal advice to the management team on business decisions, contracts, and regulatory implications.
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, company law, and other applicable statutes.
  • Identify potential legal and regulatory risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement robust compliance programs.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company’s interests.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies, ensuring timely filings, audits, and responses to notices.
  • Develop and improve legal templates and precedents
  • Enhance legal operations and processes
  • Advise on product design, distribution, lifecycle management and any regulatory requirements
  • Establish and maintain internal policies to promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
  • Oversee and manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
  • Conduct training sessions for employees to ensure understanding of legal and compliance requirements.
  • Develop monitoring frameworks for senior management on compliance status and legal risks.
  • Assist with any mergers and acquisitions activities in the region.

What you will need to have:

  • Hold an internationally recognized law degree with an active license to practice law in Australia.
  • 6+ years of experience in providing legal advisory in the technology, payment, banking, or fintech industry.
  • 6+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents.
  • 6+ years of experience in managing legal disputes and regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrated success as a lead negotiator and an ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various organizational levels.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

  • Apply using your legal name
  • Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

Note to agencies:

Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.

Warning about fake job posts:

Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address.

Skills Required

  • Internationally recognized law degree
  • Active license to practice law in Australia
  • 6+ years of legal advisory experience in the technology, payment, banking, or fintech industry
  • 6+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents
  • 6+ years of experience managing legal disputes and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated success as a lead negotiator
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various organizational levels

Fiserv Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fiserv and has not been reviewed or approved by Fiserv.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability, life, and mental-health support resources. The offering is further reinforced by wellness programming and access to an employee assistance program with counseling.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off support appears broad, including paid holidays, sick time, and policies framed as well-being or recharge time. Parental leave and other leave types such as bereavement are also described as part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching and, for some legacy populations, access to a defined benefit pension plan. Equity-related programs such as an employee stock purchase plan are also described as available for eligible employees.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI) is a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, driving innovation in payments, processing services, risk and compliance, customer and channel management, and business insights and optimization. For more information, visit www.fiserv.com.

Why Work With Us

As a global leader in payments and financial technology, we proudly serve clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence.

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