Banking & Finance - Lawyer
The Role We are seeking a 2-4 PQE Associate to join our growing Banking and Finance team in Sydney. The right candidate... more info
Legal Counsel - Banking & Finance
Salary:
125.00 - 150.00
Posted:
27-01-2025
Category:
Finance, Financial Services Funds
Sydney,
Job Description
Client Details Our client is a global banking and financial services company, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. They provide a wide range of services, including retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, and insurance. Role Details The Legal Counsel – Wealth, Private Banking and Regulatory will provide expert legal advice and guidance primarily to the Wealth and Private Banking divisions. In addition, the Legal Counsel will play a key role in managing legal risk and compliance, offering regulatory advice, and supporting various bank-wide initiatives, projects, and programs. The Legal Counsel will ensure that legal and reputational risks are effectively identified, reported, and mitigated. Responsibilities Provide legal advice, guidance, and support on wealth, private banking, and retail banking products. Involved with reporting of legal risk, and spearheading risk management in the Legal Team. Building strong stakeholder relationships by acting as a trusted advisor. Ensuring that legal issues are promptly identified and reported. Driving and implementing change by exploring the use of legal design and legal technology. Active involvement in and contribution to regulatory projects. Profile Proven experience as an In-house Legal Counsel or Associate-level private practice lawyer, with admission to practice law in Australia. Extensive knowledge of legal matters related to wealth, private banking, and/or retail banking. Experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer-facing terms and conditions, product disclosure statements (PDS), and third-party supplier agreements. Exposure to regulatory matters and investigations is highly advantageous. Strong ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment. To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 125.00 - 150.00
Posted: 27-01-2025
Category: Finance, Financial Services Funds
Sydney,
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