Heritage Bank Job Vacancy for In-House Legal Counsel- Toowoomba

Here at Heritage Bank we have a very clear vision, we are passionate about helping people and we achieve this through delivering a great customer experience every time. A big part of that is attracting people who share that passion. If you would like to be part of the Heritage Bank team, simply search for your next career step below and send in an application.

Summary

Heritage Bank has an opportunity for a legal counsel to join its in-house legal team and provide legal and regulatory advice to the business.

Auto req ID  266BR

Location  Toowoomba

Work Type  Permanent – Full Time

Job Description

  • Varied work with exposure to a broad range of banking functions and stakeholders
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Excellent people culture and staff benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements

Heritage Bank is seeking a lawyer to support its Legal and Governance team, the role will be responsible for providing legal, regulatory and governance advice across the business.

Your primary focus will be to provide assistance and advice in the following areas:

  • Review and prepare documentation for leasing arrangements and associated property matters.
  • Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to manage leasing negotiations.
  • Provide advice in relation to marketing, products, privacy, credit, IP, and general commercial and corporate matters.
  • Support the Legal and Governance team to enhance compliance across Heritage relating to statutory, regulatory and licensing requirements.
  • Provide general governance and legal administrative support to the General Counsel.
  • Assist with report preparation for a variety of Management and Board Committees.

To be considered for this role you will possess tertiary qualifications in law and be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland (or eligible for immediate admission).  The role would ideally suit a lawyer with 1-4 years PAE with exposure to property and/or financial services.  Previous experience in a law firm is essential, in-house legal or regulatory experience would be well regarded.  Heritage Bank is looking for a professional, proactive lawyer with excellent communication skills and the drive to achieve commercial outcomes.
Toowoomba is located 90 minutes west of Brisbane and is renowned as an exceptional, cosmopolitan regional city. With a variety of outstanding education, health and cultural facilities as well as access to fantastic interstate transport options, Toowoomba is unrivalled in lifestyle to any other regional centre in the country.
Advertising closes Friday 18 August 2017 at 6pm

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