Legal Counsel - Banking

About the role

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a lawyer with about 4 years' PQE from private practice or an in-house financial services team to join its legal team reporting to the Senior Leader, Legal (Banking). The role offers close work with senior stakeholders, exposure to complex legal matters and business-critical projects, and the chance to shape strategic decisions, project outcomes and customer experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on banking products, customer-facing operations and communications, and regulatory obligations
• Support product development, strategic initiatives and business projects
• Draft customer-facing contracts and terms and conditions
• Handle complaints, disputes, litigation and regulatory engagement
• Cover operational, risk and compliance matters across the banking business
• Partner with business leaders on pragmatic, business-focused legal solutions and strategic cross-functional projects
• Support continuous improvement of the legal team so advice is embedded in business outcomes

Required profile

• Approximately 4 years' PQE in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team
• Experience advising in banking, financial services, financial regulation or other highly regulated environments
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent, admitted to practise in an Australian jurisdiction, with a current Australian Practising Certificate
• Curious, adaptable, proactive and collaborative, able to manage competing priorities

Required skills

• Strong technical legal skills with sound judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for diverse stakeholders
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management

What we offer

• Diverse work across banking, regulation, risk, product development and strategy
• Exposure to senior leaders and decision-makers
• Deep industry expertise within a leading financial services organisation
• Supportive, high-performing legal team that values mentoring and development
• Flexible hybrid working and a focus on work-life balance

Applications with resume and cover letter are due by Friday, 6 November 2026.