We are empowered to make a positive difference for customers.
Everyone is given the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve.
Make a genuine difference through the work you do.
Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.
In the role Senior Legal Counsel, Conduct & Accountability Team, you will join the People & Culture Team that’s doubling down on making a tangible difference to customers while keeping it simple.
Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:
* Review and assess material risk and conduct events at NAB for the purposes of supporting NAB’s accountability framework.
* Manage the FAR breach reporting process including preparing and reviewing materials for, arranging meetings of, and presenting at, an internal forum.
* Provide accurate legal advice as well as practical guidance on FAR compliance.
* Assist with FAR compliance activities including Accountable Person registration and deregistration and change notifications to APRA & ASIC.
* Proactively manage risk, including suitably documented and assessed controls, obligations and processes.
* Support the broader Conduct & Accountability Team for the purposes of fostering both a learning culture and continuous improvement at NAB.
* Liaise and build healthy working relationships with key stakeholders.
* Maintain key operational documentation including handbooks and procedures guides.
* Deliver basic FAR training to internal stakeholders.
* Deliver strategic and process improvement initiatives for the Conduct & Accountability Team (as needed).
We’re looking for the brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need to:
* Be entitled to hold a valid, current practising certificate as an Australian Legal Practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (preferably 5 years PQE).
* Have excellent drafting skills with a focus on high quality, plain language, grammar, spelling and attention to detail.
* Have effective stakeholder engagement skills.
* Have strong organisational skills, including prioritisation and time management.
* Have strong presentation skills.
* Be able to work at pace while coordinating and delivering high quality business outcomes.
* Be resourceful with well-developed problem-solving skills.
* Exhibit professional and ethical behaviour and ensure compliance with external legislation, bank standards and internal operating policies and procedures relevant to the position.
* Be a clear communicator and self‑motivated.
* Be able to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, leveraging document management systems to uphold integrity and security.
* Be willing to attend the office three days a week, if required.
A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone
We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.
For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.
Join NAB
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
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