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 setting; 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, new 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 / Senior Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 TalentWeb | B
📍 New South Wales