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Sydney
Hays
Compliance Director
Posted: 23 January
Offer description

Global Financial Services Company | Variety in Your Workload | Competitive Salary | Collegiate Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel (3-5 years PQE) to join a high-performing in‑house legal team within a global financial services organisation. This role offers broad exposure across commercial, regulatory and project-based work, supporting an innovative business operating across Australia and New Zealand.

This is an excellent position for a commercially minded lawyer who has a keen interest in financial services and enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement, and the chance to work closely in a collaborative legal function.

Your new role

Working within a collegiate APAC legal team, you will provide high-quality, practical legal support to a business delivering market‑leading solutions. The role offers a genuine mix of responsibilities, spanning:

Commercial & Corporate Work

* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
* Managing contracts with external vendors, including technology, services and operational suppliers
* Advising internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual risks

Regulatory & Product Support

* Providing general legal guidance on regulatory issues, including financial services, privacy and consumer law
* Assisting with the preparation and review of product-related disclosures and documentation
* Supporting legal requirements connected to the organisation's trading and investment platforms

Projects & Cross-Border Collaboration

* Contributing to APAC-wide and global legal projects, including strategic initiatives driven from offshore offices
* Liaising with international legal teams to ensure consistency and best practice
* Participating in business-led projects involving technology, product development and operational changes

What you'll need to succeed

Essential

* 3-5 years' post‑qualification experience with a current practising certificate
* Strong grounding in general commercial and corporate law
* Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
* Ability to manage competing deadlines and operate autonomously when needed
* Confidence working with stakeholders across all levels of the business
* A genuine interest in financial services

Desirable

* Exposure to financial services
* Experience advising on privacy, consumer law or advising on corporation act
* Prior in‑house experience or a secondment (highly regarded)

What you'll get in return

* Opportunity to develop your experience in-house with a global financial services company
* Exposure to sophisticated products and international legal work
* A role offering variety, impact and career progression
* Supportive leadership with opportunities for development and growth
* Join a respected legal function known for working closely with the business
* Competitive salary package
* Work-life balance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Laura on or email

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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