Support Xero’s Payments business in executing its global strategy.
Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial services by developing regulatory guardrails for new payment participation models.
Guide product innovation, providing practical, hands-on legal advice from the very first sketch of a new design.
Collaborate with diverse cross-functional groups, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Privacy teams, to ensure financial crime considerations are built into products.

You have a law degree and a solid foundation in legal practice, ideally within the payments industry and financial services.
A strong, practical understanding of AFSL and AML obligations is something you will bring to help our teams navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
You possess a growth mindset and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, thriving in fast-paced product technology environments.
Your communication skills allow you to translate dense regulatory requirements into clear, actionable advice for senior leadership and technical teams alike.
You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a coordinated team, maintaining a results-driven attitude toward delivery.
Excellent organisational skills enable you to prioritise multiple high-priority projects without losing your meticulous attention to detail.

Hybrid approach that balances in-office collaboration on "boost days" with remote work

Payments Counsel

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