Sharp and Carter – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Our client is a well‐established and growing finance business operating within a national dealer and customer network. As part of a broader international group, the organisation provides tailored finance and insurance solutions across Australia and New Zealand. The business operates in a regulated workplace but maintains a pragmatic, commercially driven culture with a lean structure and strong executive access.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the business in a broad, commercially focused in‐house role. This position will suit a strong commercial lawyer who enjoys partnering closely with the business, managing contractual risk and influencing commercial outcomes.
While the organisation operates within a regulated financial services framework, this is not a purely compliance‐driven role. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting commercial transactions, vendor relationships, operational agreements and business strategy, alongside advising on financial services regulatory matters.
The business is open to lawyers with a solid commercial background who have exposure to – or a genuine interest in developing deeper experience within – financial services and consumer credit.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor, distribution, services and operational contracts




Advising on day‐to‐day corporate, commercial and business matters
Supporting dispute management and external counsel engagement
Providing pragmatic advice on risk allocation and contract structuring
Partnering with internal stakeholders across finance, operations and compliance
Advising on applicable financial services regulatory obligations (including consumer credit and licensing frameworks)
Supporting regulator engagement and licence maintenance where required
Contributing to governance frameworks and internal policy development
About You
6–12+ years' PQE with a strong commercial contracting background
Experience in‐house or at a reputable commercial law firm
Exposure to financial services, consumer credit or regulated environments is advantageous but not essential
Commercially astute with strong stakeholder management capability
Comfortable operating autonomously within a lean team
Interest in working within a regulated business environment
Strong on system improvements and innovation
Why Apply
This is a genuine opportunity to step into a broad commercial in‐house role with exposure to financial services, offering autonomy, senior stakeholder access and the ability to influence business outcomes. The position would suit a commercially minded lawyer looking to expand their capability within a regulated but business‐focused environment.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 New South Wales