* Full time
* Wollongong based with hybrid working options
* Supportive culture with career paths available
* Learn directly from experienced in-house lawyers and compliance professionals
Kickstart Your Legal Career with IMB Bank
Are you a recent Law graduate looking to start your legal career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Join IMB Bank's in-house Legal & Compliance department and gain hands-on experience advising on commercial, compliance and regulatory matters — all while being mentored by senior lawyers in a trusted financial institution.
At IMB, we're proud of our 145-year history as a customer-owned bank that values integrity, collaboration and community. We're committed to helping our people grow — because when you thrive, our members do too.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for a Law Graduate or Legal Counsel to broaden their understanding of laws affecting retail banking. You'll assist with providing legal and compliance advice across IMB's operations, reviewing contracts, supporting key projects and will work closely with branches and departments to ensure IMB's activities comply with all relevant laws, regulations and industry standards - building the practical, commercial legal skills that set you up for a long-term in-house career.
What You'll do
* Provide supervised legal and compliance advice on a range of issues including contractual, procedural and operational
* Assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with external service providers
* Support front line teams in reviewing documentation and answering compliance related queries from members
* Review marketing and product related documentation
* Support compliance activities and monitoring across key regulatory frameworks
* Help develop and maintain compliance training materials and compliance framework documentation
* Contribute to projects involving new products, services or marketing initiatives to ensure compliance
* Prepare clear, concise legal documents and advice for internal stakeholders.
What You'll bring
* A law degree, or nearing graduation
* A NSW practising certificate, or working towards obtaining one
* Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* A collaborative attitude, curiosity to learn, and the confidence to take initiative
* The ability to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks effectively
What's in it for You
* Mentorship & Training: Learn directly from experienced in-house lawyers and compliance professionals
* Career Development: Build a solid foundation for a career in retail banking
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid work options and a supportive, people-first culture
* Meaningful Work: Contribute to IMB's mission of assisting members achieve their financial goals
* Community Focus: Join an organisation that values ethical practice and community contribution
APPLY NOW by following the prompts. For more information contact Megan Bickle, Senior Legal Counsel – Stream Lead;. Applications close 2nd November, 2025. Email applications will not be accepted.