This is an opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel with retail and consumer banking expertise to join a highly regarded, values-led mutual bank at a time of strong growth, transformation and impact.
Working within a respected, high-performing in-house legal team, this role offers meaningful exposure to strategic initiatives, regulatory complexity and enterprise-wide projects.
This is a senior role for a banking lawyer who enjoys complexity, autonomy and partnering closely with the business. Your advice will directly shape decision-making, governance and the future direction of the organisation.
Role Responsibilities
- Providing senior legal advice across retail banking, financial services, corporate and regulatory matters
- Advising on regulatory compliance including deposit-taking, consumer credit, prudential standards and industry codes
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and advising on business impacts
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts and service arrangements
- Supporting strategic initiatives including mergers, partnerships, new products and enterprise projects
- Identifying and managing legal risk in collaboration with risk and compliance teams
- Supporting governance processes, including Board and Committee papers, resolutions and director obligations
- Managing disputes and litigation matters, including engagement with external counsel
- Acting as a trusted business partner to senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation
Skills and Experience
- Admitted solicitor with a current unrestricted Australian practising certificate
- Strong post-qualification experience in banking, finance or financial services law
- Demonstrated expertise in retail banking regulation and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to deliver clear, pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice in a complex environment
- Experience supporting strategic projects, transactions and enterprise initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging with senior leaders
- Experience within a mutual bank, mortgages or regulated financial services environment highly regarded
- Broader in‐house exposure across areas such as consumer credit, deposits, privacy, technology, employment or governance is advantageous
Senior Legal Counsel | Retail Banking employer: Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services organisation that values innovation and compliance. As the Head of Legal & Regulatory, you'll be part of a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and offers ample opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on strategic legal leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's regulatory landscape while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive environment that encourages growth and excellence.
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Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search Recruitment Team
