Legal Counsel Banking and Finance

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Legal Counsel

Job Summary

Our Legal Counsel team at AFCA provide high quality legal advice to ensure that our legal obligations are met and legal risks managed to ensure the protection of our interests and reputation.

Key accountabilities in the Legal Counsel - Banking and Finance role will include:

Provide trusted and timely legal advisor support and advice to the Banking & Finance Lead Ombudsmen Decision Makers and Dispute Resolution Specialists
Managing and resolving litigation risk with a focus on managing reputational risk
Proactively managing legal risk by anticipating issues identifying opportunities and proposing solutions
Proactively monitoring and communicating changes in laws and regulations impacting upon AFCAs obligations
Understand and comply with all applicable company policies procedures systems approach and guidance documents legislation and AFCA Rules and guidelines
Engaging with stakeholders to ensure their legal needs are being met
Other duties as appropriate

This is initially a12-month contract.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Tertiary law qualifications and an Australian practising certificate.
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in banking and finance law with expertise in areas like scams e-Payments Code contract law lending banking codes corporate and financial services regulation insolvency privacy decision-making estates and AML/CTF Act.
Strong decision-making analytical and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail with strong prioritization and time-management abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing.
Self-motivated adaptable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Quick learner with mature adaptability.
Logical open-minded and strong analytical thinker.

Additional Information :

To apply

If youre passionate about fairness and believe your skills align with this role we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every single criterion.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds cultures abilities sexual orientations and gender identities. If you require any accessibility support during the recruitment process please reach out to our team at

AFCA is a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Our Legal Counsel team at AFCA provide high quality legal advice to ensure that our legal obligations are met and legal risks managed to ensure the protection of our interests and reputation.Key accountabilities in the Legal Counsel - Banking and Finance role will include:Provide trusted and timely ...

Our Legal Counsel team at AFCA provide high quality legal advice to ensure that our legal obligations are met and legal risks managed to ensure the protection of our interests and reputation.

Key accountabilities in the Legal Counsel - Banking and Finance role will include:

Provide trusted and timely legal advisor support and advice to the Banking & Finance Lead Ombudsmen Decision Makers and Dispute Resolution Specialists
Managing and resolving litigation risk with a focus on managing reputational risk
Proactively managing legal risk by anticipating issues identifying opportunities and proposing solutions
Proactively monitoring and communicating changes in laws and regulations impacting upon AFCAs obligations
Understand and comply with all applicable company policies procedures systems approach and guidance documents legislation and AFCA Rules and guidelines
Engaging with stakeholders to ensure their legal needs are being met
Other duties as appropriate

This is initially a12-month contract.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Tertiary law qualifications and an Australian practising certificate.
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in banking and finance law with expertise in areas like scams e-Payments Code contract law lending banking codes corporate and financial services regulation insolvency privacy decision-making estates and AML/CTF Act.
Strong decision-making analytical and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail with strong prioritization and time-management abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing.
Self-motivated adaptable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Quick learner with mature adaptability.
Logical open-minded and strong analytical thinker.

Additional Information :

To apply

If youre passionate about fairness and believe your skills align with this role we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every single criterion.

AFCA is a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

HR Development
Delivery
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Irrigation
ACCA
Document Management

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