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 setting
Experience supporting strategic projects, transactions and enterprise initiatives
Robust stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging with senior leaders
Experience within a mutual bank, mortgages or regulated financial services setting highly regarded
Broader in‑house exposure across areas such as consumer credit, deposits, privacy, technology, employment or governance is advantageous
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel Retail Banking New South Wales
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📍 New South Wales