Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel
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Organising Institution / Firm
TalentWeb | B Corp
Rolling Basis (Official)
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Not Specified
Admitted solicitor in Australia with 3-5 years' PQE in a leading law firm, financial institution or equivalent in-house legal environment; holding a current Practising Certificate.
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
TalentWeb | B Corp is seeking a Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the principal legal advisor, providing commercially focused legal and strategic advice to support business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risks at a well-established wholesale bank in the Greater Sydney Area.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Admitted solicitor in Australia with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a leading law firm, financial institution, or equivalent in-house legal environment.
- Sound knowledge of the Australian legal and regulatory framework for financial institutions (e.g., APRA, ASIC, and/or AUSTRAC).
- Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Familiarity with external legal budget management.
- Must hold a current Practising Certificate.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Serve as the Bank's lead legal advisor, providing commercially focused advice to business heads and senior executives.
- Provide legal oversight across Corporate & Institutional Banking, Trade Finance, Treasury, Financial Markets, Technology, Outsourcing, and commercial contracting activities.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support growth initiatives, complex transactions, new products, and strategic projects while managing legal and regulatory risk.
- Oversee litigation, disputes, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters, managing risk and advising on resolution strategies.
- Maintain legal standards, templates, reporting, and operational processes to enhance consistency, efficiency, and governance.
- Monitor and assess regulatory, legislative, and industry developments to ensure an effective response to change.
- Manage external legal partnerships, budgets, and service provider performance for cost-effective legal support.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not specified
Mode: Full-time (Greater Sydney Area)
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