Head of Legal - Consumer Finance at Westpac
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Legal Services

Description
Responsibilities
  • Lead the Consumer Finance team, including Lawyers and Senior Lawyers.
  • Oversee and act as the final decision-maker for Consumer Finance legal matters.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring governance, oversight, and accountability.
  • Plan, identify, and manage risks and processes for legal support in Consumer Finance.
  • Communicate clearly and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders, including the Group Executive Team, in consultation with the General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Identify and communicate emerging legal issues impacting the business through Legal channels and the Legal team.
  • Develop and refine the team structure to align with Group and Legal needs, ensuring efficient resource use.
  • Promote the value of the Legal team through participation in Group initiatives and by building strong relationships with senior business leaders.
  • Manage interactions with Panel firms, including firm selection, engagement timing and structure, transaction management, and process efficiency.
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