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A unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Banking Lawyer to join a values-driven banking institution. Working within a collaborative legal team, the role offers strategic exposure, high-quality work, and the chance to help shape a best-in-class legal function.
About the Role
You will provide expert legal advice on a broad range of regulatory matters, with a focus on consumer credit, deposit-taking, and prudential compliance. This role is critical in managing legal risk, supporting business objectives, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide timely and pragmatic legal advice across the bank's operations, products, and regulatory obligations
- Advise on consumer credit matters under the National Credit Code and broader retail banking regulation
- Review product collateral and assess legal incidents or breaches, including regulator engagement (ASIC/APRA)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage relationships with external legal counsel
- Contribute to a high-performing, visible legal team that partners effectively with the business
What We're Looking For
- A Senior lawyer with a strong grounding in financial services or banking law from a financial institution or mid/top tier law firm
- Demonstrated experience in consumer credit, retail banking regulation, and prudential standards
- Retail banking credit experience under the National Credit Code
- ADI deposit-taking regulation and operations experience is a plus
- Solid understanding of prudential standards and APRA requirements
- ASIC/APRA engagement, breach reporting regimes
- Knowledge of the Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice is a plus
Culture & Fit
Our client is building a high-calibre legal team defined by integrity, responsiveness, and commercial acumen. This role will suit lawyers who are motivated, solutions-focused, and committed to delivering meaningful value. You will thrive in a dynamic environment with clear expectations, executive access, and significant career development potential.
