Senior Legal Counsel

• National
• Part Time (45 hours per fortnight)
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Salary range: $180,000 - $200,000 (full time equivalent)

Be part of Beyond Bank-a bank that is for and with you.

We are one of Australia's largest, 100% customer-owned mutual banks with a credit union heritage. With more than 300,000 customers and more than 50 branches across five states, we are working hard to be the best relationship bank for customers and communities in Australia. When you join Beyond Bank, you will work for a B Corp and be part of a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment where you can continue progressing, no matter what stage of your career you are at.

Our values of: customer obsessed; empowering communities; right things, right way; shared ambition; and championing sustainability are integral to all that we do and are the standards to which we hold ourselves.
 

Where and how you can work

This role will be located within our Adelaide office with the ability for hybrid work. 

The role

Be a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders, providing expert guidance on complex legal and regulatory matters. This autonomous role drives strategic initiatives, shapes legal risk frameworks, and influences key business decisions to safeguard Beyond Bank’s reputation while enabling innovation and sustainable growth.

In this role, you will

• Provide proactive, high-level legal guidance on complex regulatory matters, privacy, and emerging laws.
• Partner with senior leaders to embed legal considerations into strategic initiatives and transformation projects.
• Advise on governance frameworks, directors’ duties, and board processes.

• Lead the review and development of internal policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology, procurement, and high-value transactions.
• Ensure all contracts reflect appropriate risk allocation, compliance obligations (including CPS 230 and CPS 234), and strategic objectives.
• Lead negotiations on critical agreements and provide pragmatic advice to internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and legal exposure.

About you

A strategic influencer with exceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. You’ll bring strong legal drafting and negotiation expertise, thrive under pressure, and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Professionalism, ethics, and integrity are essential.

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or equivalent qualification
• Admitted as a solicitor / barrister in an Australian jurisdiction
• Minimum 7–10 years post-admission experience
• Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts

See yourself in our team

Our company secretary governance team's primary responsibility is to ensure that Beyond Bank complies with legal, regulatory and statutory requirements. We act as a bridge between the board of directors and stakeholders, ensuring that governance practices are upheld.

Why work for Beyond Bank?

We welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for our roles.

Beyond Bank is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or modifications for accessibility to our locations, please contact us at [email protected]

There are even more benefits:

• Additional 3 paid work-life balance days to boost your annual leave
• Paid community volunteer days to support community organisations across Australia
• Access to employee discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee and family assistance, plus more
• A flexible and diverse working environment
• Career development opportunities, training and coaching

By joining Beyond Bank, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who will support and encourage you to achieve your full potential. If you are passionate about people and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
 

What does our recruitment process look like?
The process can include a phone screen, video interview, virtual or face-to-face interview, psychometric testing, and all relevant background checking. Some positions may require undergoing 4 weeks of mandatory full training.

Apply Now!
To find out more about Beyond Bank visit beyondbank.com.au or for more information contact [email protected]

Applications close 4/12/2025

As a Certified B Corp, we use our business as a force for good.

By applying for this opportunity you are providing consent for Beyond Bank Australia to conduct all pre-employment screening checks (APRA, ASIC, Bankruptcy, National Criminal History Check, VEVO, Adverse Media Check and Reference Checks) at the expense of Beyond Bank Australia.