Legal Counsel, Regulatory

Legal Counsel, Regulatory Melbourne, Australia

Work model: Hybrid. Work type: Permanent.

Hi, we’re PEXA. Every time a house is bought, sold or refinanced in Australia, your lawyer, conveyancer and lender will most likely use a digital platform to settle your property; this is where we come in. PEXA’s world‑first digital settlement platform has revolutionised the way we exchange property in Australia, helping over 20 000 people a week safely settle their homes. Since starting our journey in 2010, we now employ a team of over 1 000 people working across multiple continents. We’re still growing, innovating and looking ahead, but behind our greatest achievements, there is a team of curious creators and big thinkers. That’s why we’re looking for ambitious people like yourself to join the team.

A day in the life You’ll spend your days right at the intersection of law, regulation and technology, partnering closely with product, regulatory affairs and commercial teams to help PEXA operate confidently in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. On any given day, you might:

Translate new or changing regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance the business can use

Advise on commercial and regulatory aspects of agreements with customers, regulators or industry bodies

Work alongside product and data teams to shape compliant solutions from the ground up

Support regulatory engagement and advocacy, helping PEXA communicate clearly and constructively with regulators

Spot emerging legal or regulatory risks early and help teams navigate them with confidence

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and takes pride in helping the business move forward safely and pragmatically.

About the role This role exists to ensure PEXA continues to meet its regulatory and contractual obligations while enabling the business to innovate and grow. As Legal Counsel, Regulatory, you’ll act as a trusted adviser, bringing together regulatory insight, commercial judgment and strong stakeholder engagement.

Key capabilities for success in this role include

Regulatory law and framework expertise, particularly in regulated or technology-enabled environments

Commercial and contractual advisory skills, with the ability to balance legal risk and business outcomes

Stakeholder and regulator engagement, building trusted, constructive relationships

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, identifying issues early and helping the business move forward

What success looks like in your first 6–12 months

You’re a go‑to adviser for regulatory and contractual questions across the business

Product and commercial teams actively involve you early in decision‑making

Regulatory risks are identified early, clearly explained, and practically managed

You’ve built strong working relationships across Legal, Regulatory Affairs and key external stakeholders

Your advice is seen as pragmatic, commercially grounded and enabling — not just protective

We know great candidates don’t always tick every box. If this role excites you and your experience aligns broadly, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us

Quarterly wellness days to recharge

Four weeks workcation per year – work from an approved country

Opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional annual leave per year

Learn from the best and upskill with PEXA Academy certifications and grow your career

Our commitment to our people and a better future

At PEXA we want you to embrace your best self each day, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and participate, so that every person can reach their full potential. We want our people to feel equally valued, supported and celebrated. With market-leading benefits that make a difference, we’re committed to supporting individuals, families and carers. Your culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and other attributes make you unique! We couldn’t be prouder to have a team that reflects the richness of our wider community.

We’re a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

Legal Counsel Regulatory • Melbourne, Australia

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