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Legal Counsel - 12-month fixed-term contract

SeniorContractOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 4 days agoVerified 6 days ago
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About the job

The Senior Legal Counsel position at Stake is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a leading Australian investing platform. This role is crucial in advising on new products and commercial initiatives while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Legal team thrives on collaboration and innovation, working closely with various departments to drive smart, commercial decisions.

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You'll be responsible for

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Advising on products and initiatives

Providing legal advice on new products, commercial initiatives, and strategic decisions to ensure compliance with regulations.
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Building legal frameworks

Creating simple, scalable legal frameworks that allow the business to move faster without compromising quality.
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Partnering with Compliance and Risk

Working closely with Compliance and Risk teams to navigate regulatory changes and strengthen governance.

Key criteria

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Post-admission legal experience

5+ years of post-admission experience in financial services.

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Knowledge of financial regulations

Deep understanding of Australia's financial services regulatory framework.

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Commercial negotiation skills

Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations.

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4 criteria for this job
Post-admission legal experience
5+ years of post-admission experience in financial services.

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Knowledge of financial regulations
Deep understanding of Australia's financial services regulatory framework.

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Commercial negotiation skills
Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations.

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Legal operations improvement
Experience enhancing legal processes and automation for efficiency.

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