8 hours ago
Reach Legal Consultant | Compliance lawyers | Sydney
Fixed-termKey requirements
Minimum of 5 years' experience Experience triaging incidents, non-compliance events, regulatory breaches and privacy breaches within a regulated environment Strong understanding of breach identification, assessment and escalation frameworks Knowledge of obligations under the Corporations Act and broader Australian financial services regulatory framework
The role
This role is for a Regulatory Compliance Lawyer with 5+ years of PQE, based in Sydney, Australia, on a 3-6 month contract. The position is part of Reach, the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, and focuses on compliance and regulatory matters.
What we're looking for
Minimum of 5 years' experience
Experience triaging incidents, non-compliance events, regulatory breaches and privacy breaches within a regulated environment
Strong understanding of breach identification, assessment and escalation frameworks
Knowledge of obligations under the Corporations Act and broader Australian financial services regulatory framework
Experience assessing reportable situations and determining whether matters meet regulatory notification thresholds
Ability to investigate incidents and gather information from business stakeholders to support breach assessments
Understanding of core obligations applicable to financial services and credit providers
Knowledge of consumer credit legislation, including credit application breaches and National Credit Code breaches
Experience preparing or supporting regulatory notifications to ASIC and other regulators
Ability to analyse complex issues, assess risk and determine appropriate review pathways
Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and applying them to operational incidents and business practices
Experience managing high volumes of incidents while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory accuracy
Understanding of risk, compliance and governance frameworks within banking or financial services
Ability to prepare clear and concise documentation, risk assessments and recommendations for internal and regulatory audiences
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Sound judgement and decision-making capability
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Curious and investigative approach to problem solving
Confident communicator who can engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
Resilient and able to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Commercially minded with a practical approach to risk management
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and incomplete information
Adaptable and responsive to changing regulatory and business requirements
Current Australian practising certificate
Right to live and work in Australia
Exposure to prudential regulation and APRA requirements· nice to have
Experience within financial services, banking, credit, risk or compliance functions· nice to have
Benefits
Full time (hybrid) arrangement
Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life
A dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals
The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community
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Reach Legal Consultant | Compliance lawyers | Sydney
Ashurst Perkins Coie · 
Sydney
Sydney