Lawyer

at  WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Permanent, full time
• Sydney Location
• Flexible work arrangements, 2 days In office

WHAT DO I NEED?

This role would suit a lawyer with experience in financial markets products and/or regulation who is looking to develop their legal and business skills and gain experience in financial services.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills:

• Either:
• experience with financial markets products and industry-standard documentation, such as ISDA Master Agreements; or
• experience with financial markets regulation, such as Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act or EMIR and MiFID.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and sustain key relationships with business partners, Westpac Legal colleagues and law firms
• Financial products/ Trading experience
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• A self-starter, with initiative to drive matters forward and willingness to learn
• Strong time management skills

• Advising on financial markets trading agreements, including on compliance with regulatory and prudential standards
• Advising on product governance, including on product documentation and regulatory requirements
• Supporting relationships with brokers and other providers of financial markets infrastructure
• Supporting new developments in both in-house legal practice and financial services, such as contract automation, digital distribution and data analytics
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of team know how and trainin