Support key retail banking outcomes for customers and communitiesBuild your career with opportunities to expand your skills and contribute to key initiativesEnjoy a workplace that supports flexibility and sustainable ways of workingAbout the roleAs our Senior Legal Counsel, you'll be a go-to advisor for our retail banking business, bringing practical advice and commercially focused solutions to day-to-day legal engagement and stepping into significant project work across formal integration, operational integration and transformation programs.Reporting to the Head of Legal (Banking), you'll run complex matters with senior-level autonomy in a collaborative team environment.
You'll keep work moving by communicating early, sharing crisp updates, and partnering with senior stakeholders to support clear, workable solutions.What you'll be doing:Partnering with senior retail banking stakeholders (and external counsel where required) to support business initiatives and manage legal riskSupporting formal integration, operational integration and transformation programs, providing embedded legal advice to project teamsBuilding trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, external legal providers and industry representativesProviding advice across retail banking matters including regulatory interpretation, product development, distribution, customer communications and operational issuesLeading key legal team initiatives, optimisation and uplift to enhance the operations and profile of the legal teamPreparing and delivering clear, practical training to business units on key legal and regulatory obligations and contributing to high-quality papers and updates for committees and senior leaders, clearly articulating risks, options and recommendationsMonitoring changes in the external environment (law, regulation and industry practice) and proactively identifying emerging legal risks and opportunitiesAbout youYou are a clear and commercially minded communicator, able to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for a diverse range of stakeholders.




With a collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, you build strong relationships and thrive in a fast-paced setting while managing competing priorities.We also seekSignificant experience in retail banking, gained in private practice or senior in-house rolesExcellent technical legal, negotiation and analytical skillsProven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across the businessComfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing prioritiesQualifications & MembershipsAdmitted to practise as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdictionBachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) (or equivalent)Holds a current Australian practising certificateWho are we?
People First Bank is powered by People's Choice and Heritage Bank.
With over 720,000 members and 1,900 employees, we are committed to creating a better future for our members and the communities we serve.
We have dual head offices in Toowoomba and Adelaide, and 95 branches across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, trading under brands: People First Bank, Heritage Bank and People's Choice.Putting "People First" starts with our team members and we are committed to creating an outstanding working environment where you feel supported, can continue to develop and are proud advocates of our members and our business.Benefits of working for usAlongside meaningful work and a supportive team, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you do great work, without sacrificing balance:Access to tools, support and development that help you perform at your best (without relying on this role as a 'growth' position)A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of needPaid volunteering days and access to a diverse range of community and charitable initiativesOur diversity makes us stronger.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates can participate fairly and confidently in our selection process.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Brisbane)
🏢 People First Bank
📍 Brisbane