Executive Financial Services Lawyer

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLegal Full time $120,000 - $140,000
Senior Legal Counsel Opportunity

We seek a senior, commercially astute lawyer to support our high-profile and strategic function within the broader legal team.

This role offers the opportunity to work across financial services regulation, corporate governance, board advisory, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic and high-performing environment.

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will engage in truly impactful work with visibility at the highest levels of the organisation.

About the Role
  • Deliver strategic, commercial legal advice across financial services law, corporate governance, ASX Listing Rules, capital markets, managed investment schemes, and funds management.
  • Design and implement compliance programs to ensure ongoing adherence to AFSL obligations and evolving ASIC and ASX regulatory standards.
  • Provide trusted legal support to the Board and Board Committees, including preparation of high-quality Board papers and governance materials.
  • Support the preparation and submission of ASIC and ASX regulatory filings and disclosures.
  • Play a central role in corporate reporting alongside Finance and Corporate Affairs teams—particularly on remuneration and annual reporting.
  • Work across a broad and varied legal portfolio, with exposure to enterprise-wide legal matters and strategic initiatives.
  • Provide input and oversight across secretariat functions, including board governance and corporate compliance processes.
Requirements
  • Admitted as a lawyer in Australia.
  • Practising as a senior lawyer for 10+ years, with a background in financial services law, corporate advisory, and governance.
  • Experience gained at a top-tier or leading mid-tier law firm and/or a combination of in-house legal and company secretariat roles.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively across legal, finance, investor relations, risk and audit functions.
  • Commercial mindset and the ability to influence strategic decision-making through clear, practical legal guidance.
  • Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

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