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About the Role

An opportunity to join Western Union as a Counsel in Business Legal Affairs, playing a key role in navigating commercial and corporate law by supporting strategic initiatives and business operations across Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Middle East. You will provide timely and commercial legal and regulatory support for BAU operations and new initiatives, partnering with business leaders to execute strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

Provide primary responsibility for certain workstreams and support other team members.
Manage day-to-day legal aspects of business in specific countries or territories.
Act as legal lead on distinct projects.
Manage legal aspects of interactions with third parties, including regulators.
Provide legal support to other stakeholders and functions across the region.
Review, draft, and negotiate agreements for Western Union Consumer Money Transfer, Payments, and Digital.
Provide legal advice in connection with agreements.
Review and advise on new and existing business requirements.
Drive end-to-end customer value.
Display a customer-first orientation.
Work independently and cooperatively as part of a regional team.
Work cross-functionally and liaise with regulators.

Requirements

6+ years of financial services experience in an international law firm or corporate legal department of a multi-national corporation.
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited school of law.
Admitted to at least one state bar in Australia, or equivalent for any key country in the APAC or the Middle East.
Good communication and rapport with team members and stakeholders.
Financial services experience is critical.
Ability to promptly assess and react to business incidents or events.
Ability to clearly identify and articulate relevant legal questions and concerns.
Solutions-oriented and commercially minded.
Adept at learning quickly from others.
Able to exercise sound intuition and act in a leadership capacity to drive projects and inspire others.

Skills

Superior skills in researching, analyzing, and applying new and existing laws.
Alternate language skills may be viewed favorably (e.g., Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese or Indonesian).
Payments and licensing experience is desirable.

Location

Sydney, Australia

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

6+ years

Education Level

Juris Doctorate degree

Benefits

Short-term incentives
Accident and life insurance
Access to best-in-class development platforms
Life / Accident Coverage
Superannuation Plan
Paid Time Offs
Employee Wellness
Global Recognition and Rewards Programs

About the Company

Western Union is a NYSE listed organization.
We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging.
Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve.
At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments.
We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.
Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments.
All this with the goal of helping people prosper.
Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger.
Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.
Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

Equal Opportunity

We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.