In-house opportunity for a retail banking lawyer | Attractive Salary package | Sydney CBD location Your new company
Join a member-owned Australian financial services organisation which provides a range of retail banking products including savings, lending, and everyday banking solutions. With a strong focus on customer outcomes and community values, it operates with a purpose-driven model that prioritises the interests of its members over shareholders. The organisation has built a reputation for ethical practices, customer advocacy, and sustainable growth, supported by a robust risk and regulatory framework. It offers a collaborative and values-led culture, with a clear commitment to responsible banking and long-term financial wellbeing for its customer base.

Your new role
As a Banking Lawyer / Senior Banking Lawyer, you will provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters impacting a retail banking business.
Key responsibilities will include:

- Advising on regulatory requirements, legal risks, and compliance obligations across consumer lending and financial products
- Supporting the business in identifying, assessing and mitigating legal and regulatory risks
- Reviewing incidents and advising on breach reporting obligations to relevant regulators
- Managing legal disputes and liaising with external legal counsel where required
- Reviewing product documentation, marketing materials, and operational practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry standards
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to provide strategic legal input and enable business outcomes
- Assisting with regulatory reporting and maintaining solid engagement with external advisors.

What you'll need to succeed




To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Admission to practice in Australia, with an unrestricted practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)
- Minimum of 2-3 years' PAE for a role at the Lawyer level, OR a minimum of 5 years' PAE at the Senior Lawyer level
- Previous legal experience in retail banking
- Strong knowledge of banking and financial services regulation and compliance frameworks
- Proven ability to provide clear, pragmatic, and commercial legal advice to non-legal stakeholders
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- High levels of professionalism, discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

- The opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation in the market
- Exposure to a broad range of complex and interesting regulatory and legal matters
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements
- The chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decision-making

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. Alternatively, you can email your CV to Tina Kokkalis at [email protected] or call her on (02) 8062 6111 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 In-House Lawyer/Senior Lawyer (Retail Banking) (Sydney)
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