An opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior legal leader to join a growing and highly regulated financial services organisation in a broad Head of Legal & Regulatory role.Reporting to the General Manager, Legal & Compliance, this position will lead the legal and regulatory advisory function and work closely with senior executives across the business to support commercial growth, manage legal and regulatory risk and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory setting.This is a highly visible leadership role suited to a commercially minded financial services lawyer who enjoys operating at the intersection of legal, regulation, risk and business strategy.The RoleKey responsibilities will include:Providing strategic and operational legal advice across the organisationPartnering with senior executives and business leaders on commercial initiatives and strategic projectsAdvising on new products, partnerships, business initiatives and transformation programsOverseeing the drafting, review and negotiation of significant commercial contractsProviding advice on Australian financial services regulation and regulatory obligationsActing as a key point of contact for regulatory engagement, including ASIC and APRAMonitoring regulatory developments and leading legal input into regulatory change initiativesIdentifying and managing material legal and regulatory risksContributing to enterprise risk management and governance frameworksSupporting Board governance and company secretarial matters where requiredOverseeing significant disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations and incident responseAdvising on breach reporting, remediation and external dispute resolution mattersDeveloping and maintaining legal and regulatory policies,



frameworks and proceduresManaging external legal advisers and associated budgetsLeading, mentoring and developing a high-performing legal teamAbout YouYou will be an experienced senior financial services lawyer with:Approximately 15+ years' legal and/or regulatory experienceCurrent Australian legal qualifications and practising certificateSignificant experience working within a regulated financial services environmentStrong knowledge of the Corporations Act, AFSL obligations and relevant regulatory frameworksDemonstrated experience engaging directly with regulators including ASIC and/or APRAExperience across insurance, banking, wealth management or superannuationPrevious in-house leadership experienceProven experience leading and developing legal teamsExposure to regulatory change programs, transformation or significant business changeStrong commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with strategic opportunityHighly developed stakeholder management and influencing skillsThe confidence to operate effectively with senior executives and other key decision makersYou will be pragmatic, commercially focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where legal advice needs to support both effective risk management and business growth.The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to take on a broad legal leadership remit within a sophisticated financial services business undergoing continued growth and evolution.The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence legal and regulatory strategy, lead a capable team and play a meaningful role in major commercial, regulatory and transformation initiatives.
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📌 Head Of Legal & Regulatory | Financial Services (Sydney)
🏢 Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
📍 Sydney