Legal Counsel for Financial Services Regulation
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organization as a Legal Counsel specializing in financial services regulation. The successful candidate will have expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and providing high-quality legal advice to stakeholders.
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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Australian regulation codes, particularly in payment products and e-payments. They will also have experience in facilitating compliance with AML/CTF laws and financial services regulatory codes.
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In addition to their technical expertise, the successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice to non-legal stakeholders. They will also be able to work collaboratively with internal teams to achieve business objectives.
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The role offers a range of benefits, including flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
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Responsibilities:
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1. Deliver expert legal counsel on financial services regulations
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2. Facilitate understanding and adherence to Australian regulation codes
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3. Navigate and apply AML/CTF laws and financial services regulatory codes
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4. Review and enhance internal compliance policies and procedures
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5. Collaborate with internal teams on privacy, fraud, and deposit product legal queries
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6. Support broader legal initiatives within business and commercial banking sectors
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Requirements:
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7. Qualified lawyer with ideally 3-8 years of experience in financial service regulation
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8. In-depth understanding and comprehensive experience of financial regulations in Australia
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9. Experience in Payment Products, fraud, AML, or CTF
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10. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice
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11. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
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12. Track record of working cross-functionally to achieve company goals while showcasing prioritization skills
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13. Strong commercial acumen and ability to operate as a business partner, not just a legal advisor
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About Us:
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We are a leading provider of on-demand legal talent worldwide. We enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best-in-breed alternative legal services.
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We pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a leader in LGBTQ+ equality.
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We are dedicated to creating a workplace that values and respects the contributions of all employees. If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the legal profession, we encourage you to join our team.
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Why Join Us?
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* Flexibility - take advantage of flexible working arrangements, shifting the balance and giving you autonomy of where and how you work
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* Dedicated Talent Team - we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join, start your first engagement, and all future engagements
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* Referral Bonus - once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the community
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* Diverse Experiences - get direct access to opportunities with high-calibre companies before others and build out your career with exciting and challenging work
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