Legal Counsel

Commonwealth Bank Group

Hybrid (at least half 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 or Senior Legal Counsel to join its Retail Banking Legal team, focusing on providing strategic legal advice within financial services, particularly retail banking. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in law with experience in banking products, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing high value, strategic legal assistance to CBA's retail bank including Bankwest and x15.
  • Responsibilities include advising on deposit accounts, the CommBank Yello rewards program, scam trends, and AI-driven product innovation.
  • The team values curiosity, humility, and a 'can do' attitude while supporting diverse stakeholders with varied legal matters.

Matching Summary

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The Commonwealth Bank Group is seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to join its Retail Banking Legal team, focusing on providing strategic legal advice within financial services, particularly retail banking. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in law with experience in banking products, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tertiary qualifications in law
  • At least 3 years post admission experience
  • Experience in financial services law
  • Ability to draft complex advice clearly

Nice-to-have

  • Top tier private practice experience
  • In-house experience in another financial institution
  • Retail banking focus
  • Curiosity and humility
  • Team-oriented outlook

Key Requirements

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

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