Legal Counsel

Commonwealth Bank Group

Hybrid (minimum of half the time spent 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 with experience in financial services law, particularly in retail banking. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal advice and support various initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders, all within a team-oriented culture

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing high value, strategic legal assistance to CBA's retail bank including Bankwest and x15.
  • Candidates will assist with introducing customer initiatives safely while addressing scam trends, complex complaints, and regulatory matters.
  • The team values a collegiate culture with curiosity and humility, supporting varied work from product innovation to marketing campaigns.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Commonwealth Bank Group is seeking a Legal Counsel with experience in financial services law, particularly in retail banking. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal advice and support various initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders, all within a team-oriented culture.

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
  • Curiosity and humility
  • Ability to draft complex advice clearly

Key Requirements

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

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