Senior Legal Specialist

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bendigo Bank Full time
Overview

Senior Legal Specialist | Community Banking | Retail Banking — Bendigo Bank

Join Bendigo Bank as a Senior Legal Specialist in the Community Banking and Retail Banking area. This is a permanent, full-time role with flexible work options and a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at a local Head Office at least 60% of the time. Bendigo Bank is open to applicants from locations across Australia.

Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to ensure compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and other statutory and regulatory obligations aligned to the Community Bank model.
  • Help ensure Bendigo Bank and its franchisees meet obligations under franchise agreements and provide strategic governance, compliance, risk and regulatory guidance across the Franchise Model, including ACCC, ASIC, APRA, AFCA, and asset sales and acquisitions.
Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of the Franchising Code of Conduct (or the ability to quickly learn), Corporations Law and other statutory and regulator requirements under the Community Bank model
  • Understanding of legislative impacts from a government perspective
  • Demonstrated legal experience ideally within Banking, Finance, Franchising, regulatory or compliance industries
  • Understanding of Banking, Finance and franchising governance frameworks and associated regulatory bodies
  • Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of company structures and local company frameworks
  • Sound knowledge of general banking practices, advantageous
  • Strong negotiation, leadership and influencing skills
  • Qualified Lawyer with 7-10+ years PQE
Why join Bendigo Bank
  • Have a measurable impact where your work benefits customers and communities
  • Be part of a diverse team that values you and supports progression
  • Balance career opportunities with flexibility through our hybrid work options
Benefits and culture
  • Hybrid work options, flexible hours, and a compressed work week to suit your life
  • Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We support adjustments for illness, injury or disability to participate in the selection process. We are committed to responding to all candidates, regardless of outcome. Shortlisting and interviews may occur before the advertised close date, so please apply promptly.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Banking

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