The role of Legal Counsel is integral to our organization's success. It requires the ability to provide commercially focused legal support, particularly in the area of financial services.
Responsibilities
• Provide legal advice and recommendations that are pragmatic, commercial, timely and cost effective. Areas of advice include general contracts, data, financial services regulation, AML/CTF Act & Rules, privacy and spam;
• Identify legal risk and work closely with the business to deliver advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives;
• Draft and review agreements and other legal documents;
• Be a team player in assisting the Legal Team to support our Financial Services business (which includes Mortgage Choice and Campaign Agent;
• Promote company values and encourage teamwork through multi-business and key stakeholder collaboration; and
• Be accountable for identifying and managing long term risks associated with decisions and proactively develop plans to manage these within the scope of your role.
Requirements
• Law degree, current Legal Practicing Certificate or eligible for a current Legal Practicing Certificate;
• Minimum 3 years post admission experience in either private practice or in house (in-house experience or secondment experience preferred);
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills with both legal and non-legal stakeholders;
• Ability to manage a large range of matters in a fast-paced environment; and
• Ability to contribute effectively to a high-performing team.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including flexible leave options, parental leave offering, volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.
Work Environment
Our corporate headquarters in Melbourne is a bright open space, open to possibilities.