Pinsent Masons Vario is currently seeking a corporate/commercial lawyer to support the Australian legal function of a leading international bank on a 12-month engagement in Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong general commercial and contracting experience who is interested in working within a sophisticated financial services environment

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The role

Working closely with senior members of the Legal team, you will provide pragmatic corporate and commercial legal advice across the Australian business.

Your responsibilities will include

- Drafting, reviewing and advising on a range of commercial contracts and agreements
- Providing broader corporate/commercial legal advice to business stakeholders
- Supporting information and technology projects
- Assisting with regulatory, litigation and other legal matters as required
- Working collaboratively with regional and global Legal colleagues




- Supporting the business within established risk and control frameworks
- Working primarily across Corporate & Institutional Banking and Markets & Securities Services, with exposure to other parts of the business as required

About you

We are interested in speaking with lawyers who have:

- Strong corporate/commercial and commercial contracting experience
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to providing legal advice
- Robust communication and stakeholder management skills
- An ability to work effectively in a complex, highly regulated organisation
- Financial services or banking experience, or knowledge of Australian financial services regulation, would be advantageous

📌 Legal Counsel – Corporate/Commercial | Financial Services | 12-Month Engagement | Sydney
🏢 Pinsent Masons Vario
📍 Sydney