Legal Counsel

Commonwealth Bank Group

Hybrid (at least half the time in office)
Tertiary qualifications in law
At least 3 years post-admission experience
Experience in financial services law
The Commonwealth Bank Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Retail Banking Legal team, focusing on providing strategic legal advice in financial services, particularly in retail banking. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of post-qualification experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters while fostering stakeholder relationships

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing high value, strategic legal assistance to CBA's retail bank including Bankwest and x15ventures.
  • You will play a key role in assisting the bank to introduce customer initiatives and outcomes in a safe and customer-focussed way.
  • The position offers flexible working options including part-time arrangements, job-share, and hybrid work models with at least half time in office.

Matching Summary

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The Commonwealth Bank Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Retail Banking Legal team, focusing on providing strategic legal advice in financial services, particularly in retail banking. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of post-qualification experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters while fostering stakeholder relationships.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tertiary qualifications in law
  • At least 3 years post-admission experience
  • Experience in financial services law

Nice-to-have

  • Top tier private practice background
  • In-house experience in retail banking
  • Ability to draft complex advice clearly
  • Curiosity and humility in team settings

Key Requirements

  • Law degree required
  • Minimum 3 years post-admission experience
  • Legal qualification in Australia implied

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