Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial/Financial Services)
Core
Senior legal counsel providing strategic commercial, regulatory, and governance advice to a global financial services organization across Australia, New Zealand, and APAC.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (commercial/regulatory)
Builds
Commercial contracts, regulatory compliance frameworks, and legal strategies for business-critical initiatives
Domain
Financial services, corporate law, regulatory compliance
Required skills
Commercial contract negotiation, financial services regulation expertise, corporate governance, risk management, stakeholder management, legal team mentorship, complex dispute resolution
Preferred skills
Private practice experience, in-house experience, knowledge of the Corporations Act, ability to advise senior management
Technologies
Legal research databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Advise on commercial transactions and regulatory matters, manage external legal advisers, mentor junior lawyers, lead legal team development, communicate legal advice to senior stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities