Senior Legal Counsel

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who will be accountable for the delivery of commercial legal advice to ING’s Australian procurement and contract review functions. The role will also support the broader delivery of legal services as required.Reporting to our Head of Legal, you will be responsible for

• Drafting, reviewing, advising and negotiating procurement contracts and RFP/tender documentation as well as distribution/sponsor agreements, partnership agreements and intra group agreements with other members of ING Group.
• Reviewing regulatory and administrative requirements of ING Group to ensure Australian commercial agreements, documents, policies and procedures satisfy those requirements.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of relevant policies and procedures, contract templates, internal FAQs and best practice guidelines and assisting in the training of relevant business units in their use.

What you’ll bring:

• Timely identification and escalation of legal risks associated with procurement, third party and intra group contractual arrangements.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in relevant areas of law for corporate procurement including laws relating to financial services, prudential oversight of ADIs, competition and unfair contracts regime, technology, intellectual property, privacy and data security.
• Drive continuous improvements in the processes, procedures and ways of working to enable ING to meet its procurement objectives.
• Current Australian practising certificate.
• Min 10 PQE in private practice, an Australian Bank or financial services organisation.

What’s in it for you

• International Career Opportunities
• Highly visible role across both ING Australia & ING Globally
• Wellbeing and Volunteer Days for yourself
• Working in a highly dynamic team environment with professional and driven colleagues in a friendly atmosphere.

About UsAt ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile – for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too.When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered.We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.)