Senior Legal Counsel

Sydney, Australia
Full time
Hybrid
Compensation is not specified
Role
Legal
Description

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About Us:

Immutable is a rapidly growing game platform designed to empower the next wave of games. We strive to empower the evolution of gaming by merging performance, digital ownership, and cutting-edge technology to facilitate the growth and success of games. Our platform utilizes AI-driven analytics, high-performance growth tools, and seamless digital ownership to assist game studios in attracting, engaging, and expanding player communities across both Web2 and Web3.

Established in 2018, Immutable has quickly become one of Australia's leading companies, achieving unicorn status with substantial fundraising and valuation. Currently, over 700 games are being developed on Immutable, with renowned industry names such as Ubisoft selecting us as their gaming partner moving forward.

More than 6 million players utilize Immutable Passport, enabling effortless cross-game experiences, and our Immutable Audience platform is experiencing rapid growth, becoming the fastest-growing SaaS product line in our history. As we expand rapidly, a global team of creators, engineers, and gamers is united with the common goal of creating the most valuable growth layer in gaming and reshaping how games are launched, scaled, and succeed.

About The Role 🤔:

Immutable is seeking a seasoned, resourceful, and proactive Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel to join our Legal, Risk & Compliance team and navigate the company through its fast-paced regulatory environment. In this position, you will provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice encompassing Immutable’s products, marketing, and go-to-market initiatives with a primary focus on regulatory aspects concerning financial services, payments, and digital assets. Additionally, you will support various other legal matters associated with operating in a high-growth technology organization, including employment, privacy, and general commercial contracting. Working closely with senior stakeholders from Product, Engineering, Growth, and Commercial teams, you will simplify complex legal concepts into clear instructions that facilitate swift and responsible business decisions. This role offers an opportunity to join a team of intelligent, high-performing, and driven individuals, where you can steer strategic progress at Immutable and enhance your own development and influence within one of Australia's most dynamic technology companies.

You'll Be Empowered To 🎮:

  • Oversee and lead regulatory advisory activities, offering strategic insight into how changing laws and regulations impact Immutable’s products, services, and customer engagements.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Growth, and Go-To-Market teams to assess risks, shape compliant strategies, and support confident product launches.
  • Manage proactive regulatory projects, identifying forthcoming reforms, planning for regulatory adjustments, and assisting the business in readiness for new obligations with actionable plans.
  • Supply support across various other legal areas as necessary, including employment issues, privacy governance, and review, drafting, and negotiation of a broad array of commercial contracts.
  • Deliver advice in a concise, user-friendly manner for non-legal stakeholders, helping leaders grasp the practical steps to take, rather than dense legal memorandums.
  • Instruct and oversee external counsel cooperation when needed, including defining tasks, managing timelines, and maintaining fiscal discipline.
  • Contribute to enhancing the legal function’s scalability by improving templates, self-service resources, process enhancements, and advancing legal operations for team efficiency.
  • Establish strong internal relationships and evolve into a trusted business partner capable of influencing, persuading, and aligning stakeholders toward sound, pragmatic legal outcomes.

We'd Love You To Bring 🤝:

  • Between 5 to 8 years PQE, possessing an Australian practising certificate and familiarity with Australian legal and regulatory demands.
  • Previously served in-house at a startup or high-growth company where autonomy and urgency were critical attributes (consideration given to knowledgeable private practice lawyers).
  • Proficient in advising on regulatory matters relating to financial services, payments, fintech, or technology-driven settings, with a genuine interest in disruptive technology and developing regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven track record of translating intricate legal and regulatory concepts into practical, business-oriented advice that enables prompt decision-making by teams.
  • Experience guiding product and marketing compliance adherence, particularly within regulated or semi-regulated environments.
  • Exposure to employment and privacy matters, with the flexibility to contribute outside a core specialization when business demands require.
  • Strong stakeholder handling and execution abilities, capable of functioning autonomously from start to finish, influencing senior and cross-functional leaders with practical judgment and driving projects amid diverse priorities towards concrete outcomes.

Bonus Points For ✅:

  • Experience advising on digital assets or blockchain-related products, services, or policy dynamics.
  • Familiarity with developing scalable legal support infrastructure, including templates, self-service tools, or streamlined automation.
  • Past engagement with product and engineering teams on rapid product deployments and cross-functional risk evaluations.

Additional Information:

Immutable is dedicated to forming and nurturing an inclusive, diverse workplace where all perspectives and experiences are embraced, a key driver of our success thus far.

We adhere to the 2026 Circle Back Initiative, committing to thoroughly review every application and respond to each applicant.

_Note to recruitment agencies: Our internal team is handling this role exclusively, and we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies. We do not assume any responsibility for fees linked to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your understanding.

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