Legal Counsel – Financial Services recruitment

Responsiblie for Australia and New Zealand and working closely with the global legal function.

This role is based in Sydney CBD within a leading financial institution.

Essential skills
-Practising solicitor with at least -5-7 years experience in commercial law with particular focus in financial services law in both Australian and New Zealand markets;
•Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex legal issues in both verbal and written reports
•Excellent organisation, analytical and negotiation skills
•Solid understanding of the laws and regulations that cover the financial services industry including but not limited to knowledge of the Corporations Act and other equivalent legislation.

Desirable skills
•Knowledge of the ASX Market Rules
•Knowledge of the AML Act and associated Rules
•In-house experience in the financial services industry

Special requirements:
•Current Practising Certificate (or eligible to hold a Practising Certificate)

Please contact Sophie Peers 02 8251 2100 for more information