Legal Graduate

We are seeking an enthusiastic final year law student or graduate who is ready to kick-start their career. If this sounds like you, apply now!

We’re with you

Established in 2001, Bank of Sydney is a growing retail bank that delivers delight to customers across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.  With just under 200 staff, our purpose is to provide genuine value to our people, customers, communities and partners through our retail, business and trade finance products.

Working with us

At Bank of Sydney we’ve proudly created a culture of community and connection where our employees enjoy:

• Delivering customer delight and genuine value to our customers
• Thriving together with passionate, like-minded peers
• Developing their skills to aim for excellence in everything
• Engaging in professional, community and social events
• Being recognised by their peers and rewarded for their efforts
• Financial benefits including discounted home loans  
• Access to hundreds of online perks and discounts through Perkbox to counter the cost of living
• Heart-felt health and well-being resources, activities and support

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, this role provides a broad range of legal, governance and administrative support across Bank of Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a final year law student or recent graduate to gain exposure to a diverse range of in-house legal, regulatory and corporate governance matters within the banking industry. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the Bank, you will assist the Legal Team in delivering practical legal and governance support while developing your professional and commercial skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with legal research and the preparation of advice, guidance notes and briefing materials on legislative, regulatory and policy matters
• Supporting the review, administration and management of contracts, legal documentation and supplier arrangements
• Assisting with the development, maintenance and review of policies, frameworks, procedures and governance documents
• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of Executive, Board and Board Committee agendas, papers and meeting materials through the Bank's board portal
• Attending Executive meetings and acting as minute secretary when required
• Supporting complaints, dispute resolution, privacy, subpoena and other legal and regulatory matters
• Assisting with the maintenance of legal registers, records, precedents and governance documentation
• Contributing to legal, regulatory and governance projects across the Bank
• Assisting with the development and delivery of legal and governance training to staff

About You

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented final year law student or recent law graduate who is keen to build a career in an in-house legal and governance environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in law (or be in the final stages of completing your law degree)
• Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and professional correspondence and documentation
• A high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks through to completion
• Sound judgment, discretion and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Desirable

• Previous experience in a legal, compliance, governance, banking or professional services environment
• Experience preparing meeting papers, minutes or governance documentation
• Familiarity with legal research tools and legal document management processes
• An interest in banking, financial services, corporate governance and regulatory compliance

Are you with us? - apply now!

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