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Form of work- Leverage your banking and financial services experience to add value at Heritage and People’s Choice
- Elevate your career with a unique opportunity to include merger activities in your mix of work.
- Work from anywhere in Australia, or from offices in Brisbane, Adelaide or Toowoomba.
About the role
We’re on the hunt for a commercially astute legal professional looking for the perfect balance between working autonomously whilst also contributing to a supportive and dedicated in-house Legal team.
In this broad and fast paced role, you will report to the Head of Legal as you strive to deliver solution-focused legal advice in relation to a broad range of matters. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advice related to strategic development, product development and operational matters
- Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts.
- Advising on statutory compliance issues
- Managing Court orders and statutory requests for information from Government authorities
- Developing standardised agreements and other legal documentation for business efficacy
- Managing registered business names and trademarks and applications for registration of business names and trademarks
- Arranging, preparing and delivering training for business units as required
- Attending before relevant tribunals and courts
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal stakeholders, industry representatives, suppliers and regulators
- Preparing Committee and Board reporting papers
- Monitoring changes in external and internal environment for new or changing legal and compliance risks
- Proactively identifying risks and recommending actions to avoid, mitigate or accept risks.
About you
To be considered, you’ll have experience in either in-house or in private practice, and additional experience in banking will be considered highly advantageous. Additionally, your work history will demonstrate your innate ability to operate in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment where you are able to problem solve a variety of situations and timeframes. Similarly, your recent work history will demonstrate your ability to collaborate, build, and maintain relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Who are we?
It's an exciting time to join our organisation! On 1 March 2023, two of Australia's most successful member-owned banking organisations merged, to form Heritage and People's Choice - Australia's leading mutual banking organisation and a genuine, member-owned alternative to the major banks.
We exist to create a better future for our members and the communities in which they live.
We are 100% member owned, with approximately 720,000 members and 1,900 employees. We have dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, and 95 branches across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, trading under two brands, Heritage Bank and People's Choice.
When you come to work at Heritage and People's Choice, you'll be joining a team of inclusive, friendly, and motivated employees who value making a difference every day for our members, community, and the planet. We are committed to creating an outstanding working environment where you feel supported, can continue to develop and are proud advocates of our members and our business.
Benefits of working for us
We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success. That's why we offer great incentives and benefits including:
Extensive range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including (but not limited to):
- paid parental leave and special leave provisions
- flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
- employee banking benefits and discounted insurances
- Work from anywhere philosophy with the flexibility to work from home or in the office
- Career development opportunities, and ongoing training, coaching and support
- A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need
- Paid volunteering days and access to a diverse range of community and charitable initiatives
If this sounds like you, then this is the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.
