Senior Legal Specialist | Community Banking | Retail Banking
Permanent, Full-time position with flexible/hybrid work options. Open to all locations Australia-wide.
Overview
Join Bendigo Bank as a Senior Legal Specialist in Community Banking and Retail Banking. You will provide strategic legal guidance on governance, compliance, risk, and regulatory matters within the Community Bank model and Franchise Agreements.
Responsibilities
* Provide advice and guidance to ensure compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and other statutory/regulatory obligations related to the Community Bank model.
* Advise Bendigo Bank and its franchisees on obligations under franchise agreements and support governance, compliance, risk, and regulatory matters across ACCC, ASIC, APRA, AFCA, and related areas, including assets sales and acquisitions.
What you'll bring
* Strong understanding of the Franchising Code of Conduct (or ability to quickly learn), Corporations Law, and other statutory/regulator requirements in the Community Bank model.
* Understanding of legislative impacts from a government perspective.
* Demonstrated legal experience, ideally within Banking, Finance, Franchising, regulatory, or compliance sectors.
* Knowledge of Banking, Finance and franchising governance frameworks and related regulatory bodies.
* Ability to demonstrate broad knowledge of company structures and local company frameworks.
* Sound knowledge of general banking practices (advantageous).
* Strong negotiation, leadership, and influencing skills.
* Qualified Lawyer with 7-10+ years PQE.
Why join Bendigo Bank?
* Make a meaningful impact: your work benefits customers and communities.
* Be valued: join a diverse team that values you.
* Career and flexibility: balance and progression are supported.
Benefits
* Hybrid work options, flexible hours, and a compressed work week.
* Health and wellbeing support, discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences, including those with diverse thoughts. We support candidate requests for adjustments to accommodate illness, injury, or disability during the selection process. We are committed to responding to all candidates regardless of outcome.
Shortlisting and interviews may occur before the advertised close date—apply now.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Banking
#J-18808-Ljbffr