
Compliance Lawyer
Teams Squared
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Australia
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About the role
- Provide expert legal and regulatory advice on AML/CTF obligations in line with applicable regulatory requirements
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in financial services, fin-tech, and AML/CTF legislation
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and assist in internal audits and regulatory reporting
- Review and advise on KYC/CDD processes, transaction monitoring systems, and suspicious matter reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, product, and technology to ensure compliance integration
- Supervise and mentor junior compliance staff, ensuring high-quality output and professional development
- Report into senior compliance leadership, providing updates on compliance risks, breaches, and mitigation strategies
- Leverage legal tech and compliance tools to enhance efficiency and monitoring capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; admission to practice required
- 5–10 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory law, or financial services law
- Strong expertise in AML/CTF compliance frameworks is essential
- Experience in fin-tech and/or banking environments is highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to supervise or mentor junior team members
- Strong understanding of compliance systems, reg-tech tools, and technology-driven environments
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with global teams
Benefits
- Opportunity for 100% remote work.
- Competitive AUD compensation package.
- Access to advanced legal research and practice management tools.
- Continuing education and professional development support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
AML complianceCTF compliancecompliance frameworksKYC processesCDD processestransaction monitoringregulatory reportingcompliance risk assessmentsinternal auditsregulatory law
Soft Skills
supervisionmentoringanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementwritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailindependencecollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)admission to practice