Description

Global Financial Services Company | Variety in Your Workload | Competitive Salary | Collegiate TeamAn 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' PAE 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

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

A role offering variety, impact and career progression.

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 0280626176 or email laura.keegan@hays.com.auIf 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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