Senior Legal Counsel Financial Crime Legal
Senior Legal Counsel Financial Crime Legal
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Job Description
- Exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel in either VIC or NSW
- Join a supportive and collaborative team of lawyers that shapes NAB Groups response to financial crime with particular focus on AntiMoney Laundering/ CounterTerrorism Financing (AML/CTF) law
- Assist stakeholders to consider holistic implications of issues including customer impact
- Be supported to learn and grow whilst developing the career you want
You make NAB. You get it done for our customers and our communities. Youre laying the foundations for NABs future success. With a winning environment together well grow excel for our customers and feel proud to work at NAB.
Its a good time to see how you can grow your career with the Financial Crime Legal team. Although a majority of the teams work is focused on AML/CTF law the team also provides advice regarding sanctions and antibribery/ laws. Additionally we advise on associated regulatory engagement and other risks.
In this role you will:
- Provide subject matter expertise and legal advice on financial crime antibribery and and sanctions legal and regulatory matters to NAB Group
- Advise on updates to NAB Group policy and procedure in relation to financial crime including the NAB Group AML/CTF Program
- Proactively identify legal regulatory and reputational risks to the business
- Contribute effectively as a member of the Financial Crime Legal team
- Support initiatives aimed to ensure that the Financial Crime domain is simple fast resilient and more customer focused whilst meeting legal and regulatory requirements
- Engage monitor and supervise external legal advisers manage external and internal legal adviser relationships and facilitate communication between external legal advisers with internal NAB stakeholders
- Be a role model demonstrate NABs Service Behaviours and bring a customercentric approach to your work
What youll bring:
You are an experienced lawyer who thrives on legal excellence and professionalism in actively managing legal risk in line with commercial and strategic priorities.
- At least 7 years PQE as a lawyer at a legal firm or inhouse
- Bachelor of Laws qualification and admission to legal practice in Australia
- Prior experience providing financial crime legal advice (including AML/CTF antibribery and/ or sanctions laws) is highly desirable with particular focus on the AML/CTF Act (Cth)
- If no financial crime experience expertise in areas of law that are complementary to financial crime and a desire to learn financial crime laws. Complementary areas include advising on financial products and services banking and payments or comparable regulatory contexts
- Excellent organisational skills including prioritisation and time management
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to engage influence and facilitate effective conversations with stakeholders at all levels
A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone.
At NAB were intent on building a culture we can all be proud of. One based on trust and respect. An uplifting environment where every single one of us feels appreciated and empowered to be our true authentic selves. A diverse and inclusive workplace where our differences are celebrated and our contributions are valued. Its a huge part of what makes NAB such a special place to be.
Join NAB
If you think this role is the right fit for you we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
