Regulatory & Operations Legal Counsel 4-6 years' PAE

An opportunity has arisen for a 4-6 year PAE regulatory Lawyer/Legal Counsel to join the in-house division of an esteemed financial services organisation. Working closely with the General Counsel & Senior Legal Counsel of Regulatory & Operations, you will support the GCO’s regulatory & data privacy portfolio on a wide range of issues including:

• Providing regulatory advice to the business on Anti-Money laundering, sanctions, anti-corruption & bribery.
• Management of investigations by a wide variety of regulators within Australia & overseas.
• Management of Freedom of Information requests as well as preparation of responses.
• Liaising with internal team members, data owners, and stakeholders, to ensure timeframes are complied with & to resolve any questions that arise.
• Negotiation & drafting of a range of commercial contracts ranging from confidentiality & consultancy to global framework agreements.
• Providing strategic advice to the business and liaising closely with the wider global team.

Key Requirements:
 You will possess:

• A minimum of 4-6 years’ PAE in the regulatory space either from another in-house organisation or coming out of a leading top-tier or mid-tier firm.
• Proven expertise in regulatory work is mandatory & the ability to apply the law in an area of legislative change.
• Prior regulatory expertise in the professional services or financial services sector would be advantageous.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to think on your feet.
• Strong interpersonally with an ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders across the business.
• Autonomous with a confident manner & the ability to effectively negotiate.

In return, you will be rewarded with:
 

• A competitive remuneration package;
• A career path for promotion internally;
• A friendly, collegiate and supportive working environment.
• A host of other benefits including flexible working.

 
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Camilla Overall on 0291952981/0421 171 391.