Commbank

Financial Services

SeniorLegalCounsel,Treasury,Corporate&Technology

A$220–330k ~AI est. Melbourne, Australia; Perth, Australia; Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Legal Counsel, Treasury, Corporate & Technology at Commbank. Skills: Regulatory change, Legal counsel. Provide legal advice. Lead project workstreams”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain high-quality legal outcomes

Industry & Context.

Financial Services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6-8+ years post-admission experience, NSW practising certificate

Nice to Have

Experience in financial services regulation, Experience in hybrid securities, Experience in wholesale debt transactions, Experience in APRA prudential and capital, Experience in corporate advisory, Experience in contract advisory, Experience in technology contracts, Experience in outsourcing contracts, Experience in commercial contracts, Experience in complex contract negotiation, Experience in large regulatory change programs

What You'll Do.

Lead project workstreams

Manage legal projects

Coordinate with business units

Advise on APRA standards

Advise on APRA guidance

Lead external legal engagement

Manage external legal advice

Manage competing priorities

Maintain legal outcomes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Senior stakeholder exposure; Partnering with Treasury; Partnering with Resilience; Partnering with Group Regulatory Affairs; Partnering with business units

Communication Scope

Senior stakeholder engagement

Process & Methodology

Legal project management

Full Job Description

**Senior Legal Counsel, Treasury, Corporate & Technology** **If you are an experienced lawyer looking to play a central role in a major APRA****‑****driven transformation program, with genuine influence, autonomy and senior stakeholder exposure, this might be your next career opportunity.** We are seeking an experienced senior lawyer to advise the CBA Group on the planning and implementation of APRA Prudential Standard CPS 900. This role presents a unique opportunity to work on a significant, group-wide program, while being part of a leading internal legal team. Success in this role means being a trusted adviser on complex matters, valued for judgment, commercial insight and an ability to get things done collaboratively. **Do work that matters:** You will take a lead role in providing practical, solution-focused legal advice and project leadership. The role will include: * Support across all project workstreams, including legal project management and coordinating with business units, APRA and industry; * Advising on interpretation and application of APRA prudential standards and related APRA guidance in a large, complex financial institution; * Leading engagement and management of external legal advice on both domestic and foreign law issues; * contract analysis and remediation; and * Managing competing priorities and regulatory timelines while maintaining high‑quality legal outcomes. Although dedicated to the CPS900 program, the role may also provide opportunities to contribute to other strategic projects or transactions where capacity and interest align. **See yourself in our team:** This role will sit within the Treasury, Corporate and Technology Legal team. This team provides trusted strategic advice to our internal clients to support and enhance CBA’s purpose and success. The CPS 900 program involves partnering closely with Treasury, Resilience, Group Regulatory Affairs and business units across the Group, including dedicated project team members from those tea

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