u&u Recruitment Partners are pleased to partner with a large, complex financial institution in their search for a new Senior Legal Counsel. Our client sits at the intersection of financial services, technology and regulation. This role will suit a lawyer with circa 6+ years PQE from a major firm or similar in-house environment.

Working closely in high-performing legal team of four, reporting to an impressive Head of Legal, this role works closely with senior stakeholders across operations, technology, transformation and clients teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on complex commercial arrangements, including outsourcing, technology and service agreements;

• Supporting contract performance, disputes, service changes and operational governance frameworks;

• Interpreting and advising on evolving regulatory requirements;

• Contributing to the design and uplift of compliance frameworks, policies and risk controls;

• Partnering with the business to translate regulatory change into practical operational and commercial outcomes;

• Driving improvements in legal processes, templates and playbooks, including opportunities for automation and AI integration; and

• Supporting incident response, breach reporting and regulatory engagement.

Candidates with a background in financial services regulation and commercial contracting will be highly regarded. A strong understanding of APRA, ASIC and AFSL environments will assist.

How to Apply:
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Matt Brown at u&u on 0438 505 280 or email matt.brown@uandu.com quoting reference number 45021.
 
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