Legal Counsel (Part Time) | Global Financial Services Firm

An established global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Part-Time Legal Counsel to join its APAC legal team in a part-time capacity. This is a senior, business-facing role supporting operations across Australia and New Zealand, while also collaborating with international stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

This opportunity would suit a commercially minded lawyer looking for flexibility while remaining involved in high-quality legal work within a sophisticated and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

You will provide strategic and practical legal support across a broad range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters. Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, you will partner with operational teams and senior management to help manage legal risk, support governance obligations, and contribute to key business initiatives.

The role offers exposure to cross-border legal work, investment and fiduciary services, and involvement in ongoing business transformation and integration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and client documentation
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
• Assist with identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks across the business
• Support corporate governance processes, including board and committee matters
• Contribute to regional legal and compliance initiatives within the APAC business
• Liaise with external counsel, advisers and regulatory bodies where required
• Help enhance internal legal processes, templates and document management systems
• Collaborate with international legal teams on global projects and best practice initiatives

About You

• Qualified lawyer in Australia (New Zealand admission advantageous)
• Approximately 4+ years' post-qualification experience
• Strong experience within financial services, funds, fiduciary or corporate services environments
• Background advising on commercial contracts and corporate governance matters
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach
• Commercially minded, proactive and solutions focused

What's on Offer

• Flexible part-time working arrangement
• Broad and varied in-house legal role with international exposure
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and global teams
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Long-term career development within a global organisation

Reference Number: 60350-0013435782

This is a hybrid position.

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