An outstanding prospect for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic, values-driven financial services organisation undergoing significant growth. This is a senior role that combines legal, regulatory and compliance responsibilities across financial services and insurance, contributing to the uplift of a high-performing Legal function.

You’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values curiosity, inclusion and professional excellence. The organisation promotes diversity, wellbeing and continuous learning, with flexible working arrangements and a culture of recognition. You’ll be part of a purpose-led team that takes pride in delivering ethical, transparent and customer-focused outcomes.

The Opportunity

You will partner with senior management and business units to provide strategic legal advice across general insurance and financial services operations. This is a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with ASIC obligations, maintaining governance standards and embedding a strong compliance culture across the organisation.

Role Responsibilities

- Provide expert legal and regulatory advice on financial services, insurance, consumer and privacy law.
- Support AFSL obligations, product governance and disclosure requirements.




- Draft and review Product Disclosure Statements, Target Market Determinations, Financial Services Guides and marketing materials.
- Partner with senior management to uplift governance standards.
- Monitor regulatory developments, assess operational impacts and implement policy updates.
- Liaise with regulators on financial services compliance, governance and breach matters.
- Support breach management, remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote a proactive, values-led compliance culture.

Skills and Experience

- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and current Australian legal practising certificate.
- Minimum 7+ years’ post-admission experience in financial services or insurance law.
- Strong understanding of AFSL obligations, breach reporting and ASIC guidance.
- Demonstrated experience drafting disclosure and regulatory documentation.
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills at senior levels.
- Ability to operate autonomously and deliver pragmatic, commercially sound advice in a dynamic environment.

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📌 Senior In-House Legal Counsel – Financial Services (City of Sydney)
🏢 Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
📍 City of Sydney