Senior Legal Counsel
You will be joining a highly reputable Big 4 Bank within their established and growing legal team spread across Australia and focusing on their technological development, projects and partnering with other functions across the bank.
About the Company
The company is a leading bank in Australia offering excellent progression and personal development, also known for their flexibility, work life balance and all within a fun and dynamic environment.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
- Delivering pragmatic legal advice to support strategic partnerships and innovation-led projects
- Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, joint ventures, and alliance arrangements
- Guiding stakeholders on the legal and regulatory implications of new business models
- Collaborating with privacy, data, and tech legal teams, as well as broader risk functions
- Managing external counsel when needed for specialist input or additional support
- Leading legal capability initiatives to enhance business understanding of legal and regulatory matters
About You
You have:
- +6PQE with current practising certificate and relevant legal qualifications
- Strong technology and/or banking and finance experience from a reputable law firm
- Ability to work through legal complexity to deliver clear, practical solutions
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Phoebe Garrett on 02 8289 3134 for a confidential discussion.
About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Financial Services
Industry: Legal
Salary: Attractive Salary Package
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Melbourne
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 2060410/001
Date posted: 6 May 2025
Consultant: Phoebe Garrett
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