Senior Legal Counsel role delivering specialist employment law advice within a large‑scale payroll remediation programme.

• 18-month contract position
• Provide highly technical employment law advice supporting a large, well‑established payroll remediation programme
• Partner closely with a dedicated remediation squad to resolve complex and nuanced employment matters
• Join a collaborative, supportive legal team offering meaningful work and genuine work–life balance

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. 

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:  

• Deliver highly technical employment law advice to support a large, complex payroll remediation programme
• Act as the key legal partner to a dedicated remediation squad, resolving nuanced and sensitive employment matters
• Identify, assess and manage legal risk while enabling timely and practical remediation outcomes
• Provide clear, commercially pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders across Legal, HR and the business
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to legal frameworks, guidance and post‑matter reviews
• Coordinate effectively with internal legal colleagues and external advisers as required

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

• Admitted legal practitioner with a current Australian practising certificate
• Strong post‑qualification experience in employment and industrial relations law
• Proven ability to provide highly technical legal advice on complex and sensitive matters
• Experience working within large, regulated organisations or complex programmes (e.g. remediation, transformation, compliance)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice while balancing risk, customer and business outcomes 

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 equity and respect - where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way. 

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, or alternate methods to apply for this role, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options. 

Join NAB 

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.