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Senior Legal Counsel, IB&M

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 3 hours agoVerified 3 days ago
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About the job

The Senior Legal Counsel position in the Institutional Banking Legal team is all about providing high-value, strategic legal advice across various sectors of the business. This job plays a crucial role in helping the team manage legal risks while supporting strategic goals in a customer-focused manner. Collaboration and a sense of humor are key elements of how the team works together.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal advice

Offering strategic, practical legal advice to assist in achieving strategic goals while managing legal risk.
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Supporting product development

Assisting with new product development and service innovation, including emerging technologies.
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Managing regulatory matters

Addressing regulatory changes and consultations impacting the Institutional Banking business.

Key criteria

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Legal qualifications

Tertiary law qualification with 5-10 years PQE.

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Banking and finance experience

Demonstrated experience in Banking and Finance sectors.

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Technical legal skills

Proven ability to negotiate and resolve complex legal issues.

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5 criteria for this job
Legal qualifications
Tertiary law qualification with 5-10 years PQE.

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Banking and finance experience
Demonstrated experience in Banking and Finance sectors.

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Technical legal skills
Proven ability to negotiate and resolve complex legal issues.

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Stakeholder management
Experience building relationships and communicating complex issues.

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Understanding of regulatory environment
Thorough knowledge of corporate and institutional banking regulations.

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