Senior Legal Counsel (Disputes and Litigation)
Core
Managing key litigation and disputes for CFD and Stockbroking businesses across Australia and New Zealand, providing commercially focused legal advice and shaping strategy.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (disputes and litigation)
Builds
Legal strategy and dispute resolution for financial trading services
Domain
Financial services (CFD trading and stockbroking) in Australia and New Zealand
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Commercial litigation, Corporations Act, ASIC Act, regulatory compliance, external counsel management, legal spend management, mentoring junior lawyers
Preferred skills
Private practice experience, ASIC/AFCA dealings, Australian financial services industry knowledge, CFD/stockbroking product knowledge
Responsibilities
Manage and advise on key disputes and litigation; report to and collaborate with Head of Legal; manage external counsel and legal spend; monitor legal developments and translate requirements into guidance; mentor junior lawyers; support compliance with regulatory matters and reform
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with managerial responsibilities