Legal Counsel

Commonwealth Bank Group

Hybrid (at least half the time in-office)
3 years post-admission legal experience
Financial services law expertise
Drafting complex legal advice clearly
The Commonwealth Bank Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal assistance within its Retail Banking Legal team, focusing on financial services law with an emphasis on retail banking. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing strategic, practical legal assistance to CBA's retail bank including Bankwest and x15ventures.
  • Responsibilities include advising on deposit accounts, the CommBank Yello rewards program, scam trends, and AI-driven product innovation.
  • Candidates must demonstrate excellent technical legal skills with the ability to quickly resolve complex issues and communicate effectively.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Commonwealth Bank Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal assistance within its Retail Banking Legal team, focusing on financial services law with an emphasis on retail banking. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3 years post-admission legal experience
  • Financial services law expertise
  • Drafting complex legal advice clearly

Nice-to-have

  • Top tier private practice background
  • In-house financial institution experience
  • Retail banking focus preferred
  • Curiosity and humility in team culture

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in law
  • At least 3 years relevant post admission experience
  • Ability to negotiate complex legal issues

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