Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

TalentWeb | B Corp

Rolling Basis (Official)

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Not Specified

Admitted solicitor in Australia with 3-5 years' PQE in a leading law firm, financial institution or equivalent in-house legal workplace; holding a current Practising Certificate.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

TalentWeb | B Corp is seeking a Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the principal legal advisor, providing commercially focused legal and strategic advice to support business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risks at a well-established wholesale bank in the Greater Sydney Area.

Key Eligibility Criteria

- Admitted solicitor in Australia with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a leading law firm, financial institution, or equivalent in-house legal environment.
- Sound knowledge of the Australian legal and regulatory framework for financial institutions (e.g., APRA, ASIC, and/or AUSTRAC).
- Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Familiarity with external legal budget management.
- Must hold a current Practising Certificate.





Responsibilities & Scope of Work

- Serve as the Bank's lead legal advisor, providing commercially focused advice to business heads and senior executives.
- Provide legal oversight across Corporate & Institutional Banking, Trade Finance, Treasury, Financial Markets, Technology, Outsourcing, and commercial contracting activities.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support growth initiatives, complex transactions, current products, and strategic projects while managing legal and regulatory risk.
- Oversee litigation, disputes, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters, managing risk and advising on resolution strategies.
- Maintain legal standards, templates, reporting, and operational processes to enhance consistency, efficiency, and governance.
- Monitor and assess regulatory, legislative, and industry developments to ensure an effective response to change.
- Manage external legal partnerships, budgets, and service provider performance for cost-effective legal support.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified

Mode: Full-time (Greater Sydney Area)

📌 Legal Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 TalentWeb | B
📍 Sydney