Senior Legal Counsel, Financial Crime Reforms Program Management

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Senior Legal Counsel, Financial Crime Reforms Program Management

Job number: 801892
Primary position location: VIC- Melbourne CBD
Category: Banking Financial Services
Category: Compliance, Regulatory Risk Financial Crime
Category: Legal
Work type: External
Work type: Fixed term Full time
Closing at: Jul 22 2025 - 23:55 AEST
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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 with the Financial Crime Legal team. Although a majority of the team’s work is focused on AML/CTF law, the team also provides advice regarding sanctions and anti-bribery/corruption laws. Additionally, we advise on associated regulatory engagement and other risks.

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

Provide subject matter expertise and legal advice on financial crime, anti-bribery and corruption and sanctions legal and regulatory matters to NAB Group
Advise on updates to NAB Group policy and procedure in relation to financial crime, including the NAB Group AML/CTF Program
Proactively identify legal, regulatory and reputational risks to the business
Contribute effectively as a member of the Financial Crime Legal team
Support initiatives aimed to ensure that the Financial Crime domain is simple, fast, resilient and more customer focused, whilst meeting legal and regulatory requirements
Engage, monitor and supervise external legal advisers, manage external and internal legal adviser relationships, and facilitate communication between external legal advisers with internal NAB stakeholders
Be a role model, demonstrate NAB’s Service Behaviours and bring a customer-centric approach to your work
We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You will need:

You are an experienced lawyer who thrives on legal excellence and professionalism in actively managing legal risk in line with commercial and strategic priorities.

At least 7 years PQE as a lawyer at a legal firm or in-house
Bachelor of Laws qualification and admission to legal practice in Australia
Prior experience providing financial crime legal advice (including AML/CTF, anti-bribery and/ or sanctions laws) is highly desirable, with particular focus on the AML/CTF Act (Cth)
If no financial crime experience, expertise in areas of law that are complementary to financial crime and a desire to learn financial crime laws. Complementary areas include advising on financial products and services, banking and payments or comparable regulatory contexts
Excellent organisational skills, including prioritisation and time management
Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to engage, influence and facilitate effective conversations with stakeholders at all levels
A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone.

At NAB, we’re intent on building a culture we can all be proud of. One based on trust and respect. An uplifting environment where every single one of us feels appreciated and empowered to be our true, authentic selves. A diverse and inclusive workplace where our differences are celebrated, and our contributions are valued. It’s a huge part of what makes NAB such a special place to be.

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If you believe this role suits you, please apply. Note that screening and interviews may occur before the job advert closes. Unsolicited CV’s from agencies are not accepted.


Please note candidate screening methodologies and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.

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