Bluefin is partnering with a newly formed and fast-growing bank to find a Senior Legal Counsel. With a refreshed brand, upgraded technology platforms and a strong executive team, the business is entering an exciting next phase of growth. They are now looking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to join their expanding legal and risk function.
Reporting into the Head of Legal, this role works closely with senior leaders across the bank and provides commercially focused legal advice that supports innovation, modern product development and strong customer outcomes. This opportunity offers meaningful involvement in new initiatives, a modern banking environment and the chance to help shape how the legal function supports the business as it scales.
What's on offer
Excellent work life balance with strong flexibility across locations
The chance to be part of the development and ongoing evolution of a newly formed bank
A culture that is collaborative, down to earth and supportive
A purpose driven environment where profits are reinvested back into members and customers, rather than external shareholders
Exposure to modern technology, an uplifting transformation strategy and the opportunity to contribute to how the legal function grows
Long term stability across a well-established financial services group with national reach
Key responsibilities
Providing practical, solutions based legal advice across credit, consumer finance, regulated products, contracts and general commercial issues
Supporting the rollout of new technology and digital banking products
Advising the business on compliance obligations including AFSL and ACL requirements
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
Working closely with risk, compliance, product, operations and the executive team on strategic projects
Managing external counsel where required
Promoting a strong and proactive risk culture by identifying, analysing, mitigating or accepting risks in line with the organisation's risk appetite, and providing legal guidance to support risk management across the business
Partnering with stakeholders across the business, including the in-house legal team and external counsel, to deliver practical solutions and manage expectations effectively
Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, industry bodies, suppliers and regulators
Contributing to project papers, committee submissions and board reporting as required
Monitoring changes in the external environment, regulatory landscape and internal operations to identify emerging legal or compliance risks
Developing strategies and recommended actions for new initiatives, process improvements and business priorities
Engaging, instructing and managing external legal advisers, including obtaining fee estimates, managing panel providers and reviewing and approving invoices
Working closely with the Head of Legal on scoping external legal work, escalating risks or sensitive matters, and ensuring alignment with legal team processes and guidance
Supervising or supporting Inhouse Counsel or Paralegals where required, including involvement in legal project management
Contributing to Legal Team initiatives such as developing and maintaining standardised agreements and legal templates, and preparing or delivering training for business units
About you
A minimum of 6 years PQE, either from a financial services organisation or a banking and finance focused team in private practice
Experience across regulated financial products, consumer law, credit or general commercial law
Interest in working in a modern, technology enabled banking environment
Australian Practicing Certificate
This is a permanent role paying up to $180K Plus Super Plus Bonus for the right candidate.
Consultant
Reference number : BH-*****
Profession : LegalIn-house
Company : Bluefin Resources
Date posted : 1st Dec, ****
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