• 2IC to a seasoned and highly regarded Chief Legal Officer
• Join a well known name and growing business in the banking sector
• Sydney based. Permanent role. $200-230k package

Role

Using your generalist commercial legal expertise to provide best in class legal advice to a growing financial services organisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing legal risks, and supporting strategic projects. Responsibilities also include:

• Provide expert legal advice on banking, corporate, and financial services, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations like the Corporations Act and Banking Act.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, oversee strategic initiatives, and manage legal risks in collaboration with risk and compliance teams.
• Support governance functions by preparing board papers, advising on director duties, and ensuring sound corporate governance.
• Handle disputes and litigation, liaising with external counsel as needed. Engage with internal stakeholders, senior executives, and regulators (e.g., ASIC, APRA) to deliver clear, practical legal guidance.

This role is critical in supporting strong customer outcomes, fostering sound governance and mitigating risks in a dynamic regulatory and business environment.

Skills & Experience

The role demands an exceptional legal professional who can drive a clear vision and strategic considerations, takes initiatives in continuous improvement, provides outstanding stakeholder services, and nurtures the capability of others. As well as the below:

• Admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales with a current practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5-10+ years of post-qualification experience in banking, finance, or corporate law with strong retail banking expertise.
• Strong knowledge of financial services laws and regulations, including ASIC and APRA frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines, apply the law confidently and enjoy dealing with uncertainty and change.

Benefits

• Highly respected, experienced and friendly legal team.
• Very visible role and work in an organisation known for its collaboration.
• Renewed strategic focus and recently appointed chief legal officer.
• Work with some of the best lawyers in the country who are truly passionate about what they do.
• Flexible company AND leadership.
• Company with B-Corp status, truly put people and customers at the forefront of everything they do.
• Diversity is critically important in the team and business – bring your uniqueness and personality to work.
• Lucrative salary and overall benefits package with excellent career prospects.

How to apply

If you are a top tier seasoned lawyer and want to be a significant contributor to some of the most interesting legal work in Australia, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be considered! For a confidential chat, contact Jen Jones at Ink Recruitment on +61 (0)409 926 897.