Legal Counsel

Commonwealth Bank Group

Hybrid (at least half of the time in the 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 will have at least three years of relevant legal experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues effectively

Job Summary

  • The role provides strategic, practical legal assistance to CBA's retail bank including Bankwest and x15.
  • Responsibilities include advising on banking products, scam trends, regulatory breaches, and marketing campaigns.
  • The team values a collegiate culture with curiosity, humility, and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

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 will have at least three years of relevant legal experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues effectively.

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 experience
  • In-house experience in another financial institution
  • Retail banking focus experience
  • Ability to draft complex advice clearly
  • Curiosity and humility in team settings

Key Requirements

  • Law degree required
  • Minimum 3 years relevant post-admission experience
  • Strong technical legal skills

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