Financial Markets Counsel: Regulatory & Advisory

NAB; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to join the Markets Legal team in Melbourne, Australia. The role delivers legal advice on financial markets matters and regulatory issues, supporting NAB Group to navigate complex transactions and governance.

You will engage across the NAB Markets business and craft precise, practical guidance tailored to customers and risk management. With 3–4+ years post-qualification experience and an Australian practising certificate, you will draft client documents,

Qualifications

• 3-4 years+ post admission experience in private, public and/or in-house practice.
• Current Australian Practising Certificate.
• Experience advising a global financial markets business with a regulatory focus.
• Strong drafting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and legal advice on financial markets transactional and regulatory matters.
• Negotiate and draft client transaction documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the NAB Markets business.
• Contribute to the positive team culture of the Markets Legal team.

Skills

Legal advice

Drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Client relations

Education

Australian Practising Certificate

Job description

NAB seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to join the Markets Legal team in Melbourne, Australia. The role delivers legal advice on financial markets matters and regulatory issues, supporting NAB Group to navigate complex transactions and governance.

You will engage across the NAB Markets business and craft precise, practical guidance tailored to customers and risk management. With 3–4+ years post-qualification experience and an Australian practising certificate, you will draft client documents,