Global Financial Services Company | Variety in Your Workload | Competitive Salary | Collegiate Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel (35 years PQE) to join a high-performing inhouse 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. Your new role Working within a collegiate APAC legal team, you will provide high-quality, practical legal support to a business delivering marketleading 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 SupportProviding general legal guidance on regulatory issues, including financial services, privacy and consumer lawAssisting with the preparation and review of product-related disclosures and documentationSupporting legal requirements connected to the organisations trading and investment platforms Projects & Cross-Border CollaborationContributing to APAC-wide and global legal projects, including strategic initiatives driven from offshore officesLiaising with international legal teams to ensure consistency and best practiceParticipating in business-led projects involving technology, product development and operational changes What you'll need to succeed Essential35 years PAE experience with a current practising certificateStrong grounding in general commercial and corporate law.Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skillsAbility to manage competing deadlines and operate autonomously when neededConfidence working with stakeholders across all levels of the businessA genuine interest in financial services DesirableExposure to financial servicesExperience advising on privacy, consumer law or advising on corporation actPrior inhouse experience or a secondment (highly regarded) What you'll get in return Opportunity to develop your experience in-house with a global financial services companyExposure to sophisticated products and international legal workSupportive leadership with opportunities for development and growthJoin a respected legal function known for working closely with the businessCompetitive salary packageWork-life balanceA role offering variety, impact and career progression. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Laura on 0280626176 or email [email protected] this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2989130