Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

• 807940

• VIC- Melbourne CBD

• Compliance, Regulatory Risk & Financial Crime
• People & Culture

• Permanent Full time

• Opening at: Jun 5 2026 - 06:00 AEST
• Closing at: Jun 19 2026 - 17:00 AEST

• Opportunity to join a team of specialists that have a passion for governance and risk reviews, investigations and insights.
• We bring the right people together, knowing diverse ideas achieve more.
• You’ll be part of a high-performing business, backing talented individuals.

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.

As Legal Counsel, you will join the Review Team within our broader Employee Conduct and Accountability Team, championing ownership, accountability and continuous learning.

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

• Provide critical operational and analytical support to the Review Team in the delivery of Fact Finds, Learning Reviews, and Consequences Investigations into material risk and conduct events across NAB (reviews).
• Assist in the end-to-end review process by gathering, organising, and analysing a wide range of evidence including documents, system data, interview notes, and governance artefacts to ensure reviews are thorough, fair, and timely.
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality documentation and reports that inform governance decisions and enterprise-level learning and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all review activities are conducted in accordance with NAB’s accountability framework, maintaining legal professional privilege, procedural fairness, and compliance with regulatory obligations, such as CPS 511 and the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).
• Support the Review Team’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and contributing to the refinement of review tools and methodologies.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

• Demonstrated experience working in a similar role with experience in risk, compliance, legal, internal audit, or investigations support preferably in the Financial Services and/or Professional Services sector.
• Proven understanding and knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as CPS 511 and FAR.
• Experience working in a structured review or investigation environment coupled with an understanding of procedural fairness and legal privilege considerations is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills and be a clear communicator.
• Ability to follow investigative protocols and document findings accurately.
• Strong stakeholder management expertise with the ability to influence at all levels.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via [email protected] (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

Join NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.