In-House Retail Banking Lawyer – Sydney

About the role

Join a member‑owned Australian financial services organisation as an In‑House Lawyer specialising in retail banking. Based in Sydney CBD, you will provide pragmatic, commercially‑focused legal advice on regulatory and compliance matters that affect the bank’s consumer lending and financial products.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory requirements, legal risks and compliance obligations across consumer lending and financial products.
• Support the business in identifying, assessing and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Review incidents and advise on breach reporting obligations to relevant regulators.
• Manage legal disputes and liaise with external counsel when required.
• Review product documentation, marketing materials and operational practices for compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide strategic legal input and enable business outcomes.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and maintain strong engagement with external advisors.

Required profile

• Admission to practice in Australia with an unrestricted practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Minimum 2‑3 years post‑admission experience for a Lawyer level or at least 5 years for a Senior Lawyer level.
• Previous legal experience in retail banking.
• Strong knowledge of banking and financial services regulation and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to deliver clear, pragmatic, commercial legal advice to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• High professionalism, discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters.

Required skills

• Admission to practice in Australia.
• Unrestricted practising certificate.
• Expertise in banking and financial services regulation.

What we offer

• Purpose‑driven environment with a strong market reputation.
• Exposure to a broad range of complex regulatory and legal matters.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.