Job Description
The Legal Counsel at Beyond Bank Australia will provide practical legal advice and support across a range of areas, including contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and privacy. Working under the guidance of the General Counsel, the role assists with legal tasks, ensures compliance with applicable laws, and supports risk management frameworks. The Legal Counsel contributes to business objectives by delivering accurate, timely advice and collaborating closely with senior legal leadership to manage legal risks effectively.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on applicable laws and regulations (Corporations Act, ASIC Act, National Consumer Credit Protection Act, Privacy Act, APRA standards, etc.) under the guidance of the General Counsel.
Support compliance programmes, regulatory reporting, and privacy obligations under the Privacy Act and CPS 234.
Assist with board and committee governance matters, including preparation of papers and advice on directors' duties.
Review and draft internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
Ensure contracts support the organisation's legal and business interests, including compliance with CPS 230 and CPS 234.
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk allocation, and legal exposure.
Qualifications
Exceptional communication and organisational skills, strong legal drafting and negotiation expertise, and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. You'll deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice aligned with business objectives and risk appetite, while demonstrating professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
Admitted as a solicitor / barrister in an Australian jurisdiction.
Minimum 2 years post-admission experience.
Proven experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
Additional Information
Our company secretary governance team's primary responsibility is to ensure that Beyond Bank complies with legal, regulatory and statutory requirements. We act as a bridge between the board of directors and stakeholders, ensuring governance practices are upheld to the highest standard.
We welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for our roles.
Benefits & Work Environment
Additional 3 paid work-life balance days to boost your annual leave.
Paid community volunteer days to support community organisations across Australia.
Access to employee discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee and family assistance, plus more.
A flexible and diverse working environment.
Career development opportunities, training and coaching.
Recruitment Process
The process can include a phone screen, video interview, virtual or face-to-face interview, psychometric testing, and all relevant background checking. Some positions may require undergoing 4 weeks of mandatory full training.
Application Deadline
Applications close 4/12/2025.
How to Apply
To find out more about Beyond Bank visit or for more information contact
Consent for Background Checks
By applying for this opportunity you are providing consent for Beyond Bank Australia to conduct all pre-employment screening checks (APRA, ASIC, Bankruptcy, National Criminal History Check, VEVO, Adverse Media Check and Reference Checks) at the expense of Beyond Bank Australia.
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