About the role Are you someone who excels in commercial contracts or has a deep understanding of retail banking? We’d love to hear how your strengths in either area could make a difference People First Bank is looking for two highly skilled legal professionals to join our team on a 12-month contract. This role offers an ideal blend of independent work and collaboration within a supportive, in-house legal team and a unique opportunity to provide valuable legal support within a fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be supporting and advising the business on a wide range of matters. If you have strengths in commercial contract negotiations, this will include working closely with the business to negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts, including technology, outsourcing, licensing, SaaS and professional services contracts and other commercial arrangements. If you have strengths in banking or finance, you’ll play a crucial role in providing legal advice, services and support in respect of our business while working closely with key business stakeholders to ensure compliance with Australian laws and regulations. You will report to the Head of Legal and be responsible for providing pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice across a wide range of matters. Your responsibilities will include, for example: Collaborating with business stakeholders, including external legal providers, to support business initiatives and risk management activities Contributing to internal projects and working groups focused on in-business change, regulatory requirements, and compliance Providing legal advice on strategic development, product development, and operational matters Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts and / or advising on relevant legislation and its application to People First Bank’s operations, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk Advising and supporting the business with respect to legal disputes and litigation, information requests and inquiries Supporting regulator engagement activity and ensuring all legal aspects are managed efficiently Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal stakeholders, industry representatives, suppliers and regulators Contributing to relevant Project, Committee and Board papers and contributing to reporting as needed Monitoring emerging legal and compliance risks and proactively addressing potential challenges We are currently seeking Lawyers for our team with strong experience in either retail banking or commercial contracts. By applying, you’ll be considered for both current opportunities and future vacancies. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. About you To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience as a legal professional in either private practice or in-house roles, ideally within the banking and finance industry. You will be comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering commercially practical legal solutions. Your work history should demonstrate: Strong experience in banking and finance and/or commercial contract negotiations, gained at a senior level either in law firms or in-house roles A proactive approach to identifying and analysing legal risks and providing strategic, commercially-focused solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams An ability to work autonomously, while prioritising competing demands and managing stakeholders expectations Tertiary qualifications in Law A current practicing certificate in an Australian jurisdiction Who are we? People First Bank is powered by People's Choice and Heritage Bank. With over 720,000 members and 1,900 employees, we are committed to creating a better future for our members and the communities we serve. We have dual head offices in Toowoomba and Adelaide, and 95 branches across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, trading under brands: People First Bank, Heritage Bank and People's Choice. Putting ‘People First’ starts with our team members and we are committed to creating an outstanding working environment where you feel supported, can continue to develop and are proud advocates of our members and our business. Benefits of working with us We believe in offering more than just a job — we offer a fulfilling career with a range of benefits that support your personal and professional growth: Hybrid work options : Flexibility to work from home or in the office. Career development : Ongoing training, coaching, and career growth opportunities. Employee assistance program : Support for you and your family when needed. Paid volunteering days : Contribute to a range of community initiatives and charitable causes. Well-being initiatives : Access to mental health and wellness programs. Diversity & inclusion : We embrace and support diversity in all its forms. How to Apply If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you Click ‘Apply’ now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume, by Friday, 14 February 2025 . We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to accommodate the recruitment process due to disability, illness, or injury, we are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to support your application. For more information, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via careerspeopleschoice.com.au or hr.recruitmentheritage.com.au