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About the Role
Join Western Union as a Counsel in Business Legal Affairs to support strategic initiatives and business operations across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. You will navigate commercial and corporate law for a NYSE-listed organization, providing legal support for BAU operations and new initiatives while partnering with business leaders.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day legal operations for specific countries or territories
- Act as legal lead on distinct projects
- Manage legal interactions with third parties and regulators
- Provide legal support to regional stakeholders and functions
- Review, draft, and negotiate agreements for Consumer Money Transfer, Payments, and Digital services
- Partner with business leaders to execute strategic company priorities
- Advise on new and existing business requirements
Requirements
- 6+ years of financial services experience in an international law firm or multinational corporate legal department
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited school of law
- Admitted to at least one state bar in Australia or equivalent for a key APAC or Middle East country
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive regional team
- Strong communication and rapport-building skills
Skills
- Commercial and corporate law
- Legal research and analysis
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Regulatory liaison
- Strategic project management
- Financial services industry knowledge
- Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, or Indonesian language skills (preferred)
- Payments and licensing experience (desirable)
Location
- Sydney, Australia
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 6+ years
Education Level
- Juris Doctorate degree
Benefits
- Short-term incentives
- Accident and life insurance
- Access to professional development platforms
- Superannuation plan
- Paid time off
- Employee wellness programs
- Global recognition and rewards programs
About the Company
- Western Union is a global leader in payments, transitioning into a digital-first company while maintaining a strong retail foundation.
Equal Opportunity
- Western Union is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
- The company provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.