Legal Counsel, Commercial

Australian Financial Complaints Authority

Sydney, Australia
On-site
Commercial agreements negotiation
Litigation risk management
Legal and regulatory compliance
Provide high-quality legal advice across AFCA’s operations, ensuring our legal obligations are met and risks are well managed, with reputation always front of mind

Job Summary

  • Provide high-quality legal advice across AFCA’s operations, ensuring our legal obligations are met and risks are well managed, with reputation always front of mind.
  • Advise on corporate and commercial law, including data, AI tools and emerging technologies, and draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements covering technology, procurement, property, employment and confidentiality.
  • AFCA offers flexible work options, thoughtful benefits, and opportunities to deepen expertise in a diverse, caring culture recognized by multiple workplace awards.

Matching Summary

Provide high-quality legal advice across AFCA’s operations, ensuring our legal obligations are met and risks are well managed, with reputation always front of mind.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial agreements negotiation
  • Litigation risk management
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents

Nice-to-have

  • Progressive thinking and resilience
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Commitment to fairness
  • Adaptability and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience
  • Law degree and current Australian practising certificate
  • Experience managing litigation risk
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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