• Permanent opportunity in either VIC or NSW 

• Be part of a specialised team of lawyers providing quality legal expertise and advice with a client focus in the investments, advice and wealth management industry 

• Be supported to learn and grow whilst developing the career you want 

• Join a collaborative and supportive team culture 

 
In the role of Legal Counsel you will put customers as the centre of everything you do! 

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else.  Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand. 

 
It’s a good time to see how you can grow your career as a Legal Counsel – NAB Private Wealth.

As part of the NAB Private Wealth Legal Team reporting to the Head of Legal, NAB Private Wealth, you will form part of a specialised team of lawyers providing quality legal expertise and advice with a client focus in the advice, investments and wealth management industry.  

NAB Private Wealth Legal provides end-to-end legal support to JBWere, nabTrade and Private Bank – including financial services law advice, product and platform development and distribution, marketing, transaction support, regulatory change, development of policy and procedure, event management and breach reporting. 

 
Each day you’ll go above and beyond to: 

• Provide clear legal advice within industry and business risk appetite. 

• Client focus and the ability to identify the commercial and legal implications of decisions, assist in transforming legal issues or potential legal matters into manageable commercial outcomes. 

• Individual contribution to projects and products & services within the scope of the teams’ responsibilities. 

• Work autonomously, assist with mentoring Legal Counsels in the team and manage and prioritise key stakeholder relationships. 

• Act as a trusted advisor and provide advice across Advice & JBWere, Compliance, Private Bank, nabTrade, Markets & Investment, Strategy, Investment Platforms, Product and Operations. 

• Oversee and manage within budget the provision of external legal services. 

• Proactively abreast of changes to law, legislation, regulatory guidance and policy, to support the business in understanding and responding to such changes. 

 
We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customer. You'll need: 

• 4+ years PQE experience providing legal advice in relation to financial services, particularly investments, advice and wealth, in Australia. 

• Strong commercial acumen and exposure to the Australian regulatory environment, particularly ASIC and ASX laws, regulations, rules and framework. 

• Good understanding and working knowledge of the advice, investments and wealth management industry and an understanding of high-net-worth clients’ needs and structures. 

• Experience with investment platforms and structures including IDPS, online trading platforms, custodians, and alternative investment structures. 

• Experience advising ASX/Cboe and international market participants. 

• Ability to identify the commercial and legal implications of decisions and assist in transforming legal issues or potential legal matters into manageable commercial outcomes. 

• Superior interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. 

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone.   

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their true authentic selves at NAB. With our focus on inclusion and diversity, and in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups, NAB is a place where First Nations colleagues, colleagues of all genders, sexualities and ages, carers and colleagues with disability, and colleagues from all cultures, races and religions can thrive, connect and grow.