Senior In-House Legal Counsel – Financial Services

vor 3 Wochen


Council of the City of Sydney, Österreich Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search Vollzeit

Senior In-House Legal Counsel – Financial Services / Insurance An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic, values-driven financial services organisation undergoing significant growth. This is a senior role that combines legal, regulatory and compliance responsibilities across financial services and insurance, contributing to the uplift of a high-performing Legal function. You’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values curiosity, inclusion and professional excellence. The organisation promotes diversity, wellbeing and continuous learning, with flexible working arrangements and a culture of recognition. You’ll be part of a purpose-led team that takes pride in delivering ethical, transparent and customer-focused outcomes. The Opportunity You will partner with senior management and business units to provide strategic legal advice across general insurance and financial services operations. This is a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with ASIC obligations, maintaining governance standards and embedding a strong compliance culture across the organisation. Role Responsibilities Provide expert legal and regulatory advice on financial services, insurance, consumer and privacy law. Support AFSL obligations, product governance and disclosure requirements. Draft and review Product Disclosure Statements, Target Market Determinations, Financial Services Guides and marketing materials. Partner with senior management to uplift governance standards. Monitor regulatory developments, assess operational impacts and implement policy updates. Liaise with regulators on financial services compliance, governance and breach matters. Support breach management, remediation and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote a proactive, values-led compliance culture. Skills and Experience Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and current Australian legal practising certificate. Minimum 7+ years’ post-admission experience in financial services or insurance law. Strong understanding of AFSL obligations, breach reporting and ASIC guidance. Demonstrated experience drafting disclosure and regulatory documentation. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills at senior levels. Ability to operate autonomously and deliver pragmatic, commercially sound advice in a dynamic environment. Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search is a specialist In-House Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Executive Search & Recruitment firm. We partner with a diverse range of clients, from ASX-listed organisations, non-listed organisations, multinationals, boutiques and not-for-profits across all industry sectors. Please send your resume in confidence to Catherine Wolfe-Coote, Managing Director, at Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format. We do not accept or open external links to profiles or adverts. Only successful candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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