Job Description

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 solid growth, transformation and impact.

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Working within a respected, high-performing in-house legal team, this role offers meaningful exposure to strategic initiatives, regulatory complexity and enterprise-wide projects.

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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.

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Role Responsibilities

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Providing senior legal advice across retail banking, financial services, corporate and regulatory matters
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Advising on regulatory compliance including deposit-taking, consumer credit, prudential standards and industry codes
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Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and advising on business impacts
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts and service arrangements
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Supporting strategic initiatives including mergers, partnerships, new products and enterprise projects
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Identifying and managing legal risk in collaboration with risk and compliance teams
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Supporting governance processes, including Board and Committee papers, resolutions and director obligations
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Managing disputes and litigation matters, including engagement with external counsel
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Acting as a trusted business partner to senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation
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Skills and Experience

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Admitted solicitor with a current unrestricted Australian practising certificate
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Strong post-qualification experience in banking, finance or financial services law
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Demonstrated expertise in retail banking regulation and regulatory frameworks
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Proven ability to deliver clear, pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice in a complex workplace
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Experience supporting strategic projects, transactions and enterprise initiatives
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Solid stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging with senior leaders
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Experience within a mutual bank, mortgages or regulated financial services environment highly regarded
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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 (Australia)
🏢 Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
📍 Australia