Legal Counsel; PAE

Overview

Global Financial Services Company | Variety in Your Workload | Competitive Salary | Collegiate Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel (3-5 years PQE) to join a high-performing in-house legal team within a global financial services organisation. This role offers broad exposure across commercial, regulatory and project-based work, supporting an innovative business operating across Australia and New Zealand.

This is an excellent position for a commercially minded lawyer who has a keen interest in financial services and enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement, and the chance to work closely in a collaborative legal function.

Working within a collegiate APAC legal team, you will provide high-quality, practical legal support to a business delivering market-leading solutions. The role offers a genuine mix of responsibilities, spanning:

• Commercial & Corporate Work
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
  • Managing contracts with external vendors, including technology, services and operational suppliers
  • Advising internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual risks
• Regulatory & Product Support
  • Providing general legal guidance on regulatory issues, including financial services, privacy and consumer law
  • Assisting with the preparation and review of product-related disclosures and documentation
  • Supporting legal requirements connected to the organisation's trading and investment platforms
• Projects & Cross-Border Collaboration
  • Contributing to APAC-wide and global legal projects, including strategic initiatives driven from offshore offices
  • Liaising with international legal teams to ensure consistency and best practice
  • Participating in business-led projects involving technology, product development and operational changes

Essential

• 3-5 years' post-qualification experience with a current practising certificate
• Strong grounding in general commercial and corporate law
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and operate autonomously when needed
• Confidence working with stakeholders across all levels of the business
• A genuine interest in financial services

Desirable

• Exposure to financial services
• Experience advising on privacy, consumer law or advising on corporation act
• Prior in-house experience or a secondment (highly regarded)

• Opportunity to develop your experience in-house with a global financial services company
• Exposure to sophisticated products and international legal work
• A role offering variety, impact and career progression
• Supportive leadership with opportunities for development and growth
• Join a respected legal function known for working closely with the business
• Competitive salary package
• Work-life balance

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Laura on  or email

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