Global Financial Services Company | Variety in Your Workload | Competitive Salary | Collegiate Team An exciting prospect has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel (3-5 years PQE) to join a high-performing in-house legal team within a global financial services organisation. This role offers broad exposure across commercial, regulatory and project-based work, supporting an innovative business operating across Australia and New Zealand.
This is an excellent position for a commercially minded lawyer who has a keen interest in financial services and enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement, and the chance to work closely in a collaborative legal function.
Your new role
Working within a collegiate APAC legal team, you will provide high-quality, practical legal support to a business delivering market-leading solutions. The role offers a genuine mix of responsibilities, spanning:
Commercial & Corporate Work
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
Managing contracts with external vendors, including technology, services and operational suppliers
Advising internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual risks
Regulatory & Product Support
Providing general legal guidance on regulatory issues, including financial services, privacy and consumer law
Assisting with the preparation and review of product-related disclosures and documentation
Supporting legal requirements connected to the organisation's trading and investment platforms
Projects & Cross-Border Collaboration
Contributing to APAC-wide and global legal projects,



including strategic initiatives driven from offshore offices
Liaising with international legal teams to ensure consistency and best practice
Participating in business-led projects involving technology, product development and operational changes
What you'll need to succeed
Essential
3-5 years' post-qualification experience with a current practising certificate
Strong grounding in general commercial and corporate law
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines and operate autonomously when needed
Confidence working with stakeholders across all levels of the business
A genuine interest in financial services
Desirable
Exposure to financial services
Experience advising on privacy, consumer law or advising on corporation act
Prior in-house experience or a secondment (highly regarded)
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to develop your experience in-house with a global financial services company
Exposure to sophisticated products and international legal work
A role offering variety, impact and career progression
Supportive leadership with opportunities for development and growth
Join a respected legal function known for working closely with the business
Competitive salary package
Work-life balance
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Laura on ********** or email ******
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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📌 Legal Counsel (3- 5 Year Pae) (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney