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Senior Legal Counsel

SeniorFull-timeHybridLevel 15/400 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaPosted 18 hours agoVerified 3 days ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

This job is about joining the CFS Legal division as a senior lawyer in the Superannuation, Investments, and Advice Legal team. The role is crucial in providing legal advice and guidance to enhance customer experiences and assist them in achieving financial freedom. The team thrives on collaboration, celebrating individuality, and fostering a culture of high performance.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal advice

Providing incisive, practical legal advice on a broad and diverse range of platforms, managed investments and managed accounts matters.
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Communicating effectively

Providing plain English, accurate, timely advice through effective communication.
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Maintaining compliance culture

Maintaining and enhancing a strong culture of compliance and managing risk in terms of regulatory and legal obligations.

Key criteria

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Legal experience in financial services

Proven experience PQE in financial services, ideally in private practice.

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Investment document negotiation

Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating investment documents across jurisdictions.

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Stakeholder relationship management

Strong capability to manage relationships and influence governance outcomes.

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4 criteria for this job
Legal experience in financial services
Proven experience PQE in financial services, ideally in private practice.

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Investment document negotiation
Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating investment documents across jurisdictions.

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Stakeholder relationship management
Strong capability to manage relationships and influence governance outcomes.

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Understanding of regulations
Deep expertise in relevant legislation and corporate governance standards.

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