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Senior Legal Counsel, Treasury, Corporate & Technology

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaLegalPosted 1 week agoVerified 2 weeks ago
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About the job

The Senior Legal Counsel position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to play a pivotal role in a major APRA-driven transformation program. This job is all about providing trusted legal advice and project leadership while collaborating closely with various teams across the organization. The Treasury, Corporate and Technology Legal team values autonomy, influence, and a collaborative spirit, making it a great fit for someone ready to make a significant impact.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal advice

Taking a lead role in offering practical, solution-focused legal advice on complex matters.
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Supporting project workstreams

Assisting across all project workstreams, including legal project management and coordination with business units and APRA.
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Managing external legal advice

Leading engagement and management of external legal advice on domestic and foreign law issues.

Key criteria

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Legal experience in financial services

6-8+ years in financial services regulation or related fields.

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NSW practising certificate

Current unrestricted NSW practising certificate or equivalent required.

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Stakeholder management skills

Demonstrated ability to engage with senior leaders effectively.

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5 criteria for this job
Legal experience in financial services
6-8+ years in financial services regulation or related fields.

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NSW practising certificate
Current unrestricted NSW practising certificate or equivalent required.

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Stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to engage with senior leaders effectively.

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Contract advisory experience
Experience in contract analysis, remediation, or corporate advisory.

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Project leadership experience
Proven ability to lead legal workstreams in multidisciplinary projects.

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