Ashurst Reach Legal Consultant – Consumer Credit - Sydney

Ashurst LLP is seeking a Consumer Credit Legal Consultant for their Ashurst Reach platform in Sydney, Australia. The role offers flexible career options, allowing lawyers to choose how and when they work. Consultants will collaborate closely with the firm and have access to a diverse range of clients and resources. Most roles are hybrid, accommodating various working preferences, and applicants should have a current Practising Certificate.
About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning more than 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Ashurst Reach:

Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.

Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.

We work with a pool of talented Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with lawyers who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, and who thrive in new environments.

There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:
• Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
• Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
• Top-tier support - Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
• Opportunities to work with a variety of world-class clients on challenging, interesting and career enhancing matters.
• Access to an Ashurst partner, Ashurst's knowledge resources and offices, invitations to events and training programs, client newsletters and seminars.
• Welcomed as a member of the Ashurst team and part of our community of Reach Legal Consultants.

With a growing base of clients in Sydney we would love to talk to lawyers with a current Practising Certificate (or ability to obtain one) who are interested in exploring opportunities to work with Ashurst clients or within one of the firm's Practice Groups.

We work with clients in all major cities in Australia. Most roles are hybrid and we can work with you to find a role that suits you in terms of numbers of days/hours worked.

Consumer Credit lawyers needed

We have had a consistent influx of roles seeking consumer credit lawyers in Sydney. If you are a strong consumer credit lawyer with any of the following skills and are either a seasoned consultant/contract lawyer looking for a fresh approach, or a lawyer thinking of taking the leap to flex-working, get in touch with our Talent Manager, Fiona Craig, to find out more.

Skills and Experience needed:
• Experience and knowledge of Australian Consumer Credit and privacy regimes
• Knowledge and experience of retail banking, wealth, private banking and the Australian banking and financial services legal regime and procurement law
• Experience in the drafting and negotiation of a broad range of commercial contracts, supplier contracts, platform agreements and disclosure statements across the spectrum of retail and wealth management products
• Experience providing legal guidance in relation to a wide range of laws and regulations such as the National Consumer Credit Protection Act, National Credit Code, Banking Code of Practice, the Corporations Act and unfair contracts laws
• Experience in financial regulation or technology related contracts and advisory activities
• Experience in providing legal and regulatory advice across new products and services, material activities and projects and proactively anticipating legal issues and identifying future legal requirements
• Experience in monitoring and providing advice on changes in relevant laws, regulations and industry standards
• The ability to understand and troubleshoot complex commercial legal and regulatory issues, consult with relevant stakeholders and propose practical solutions
• Strong collaborative, organisational and project management abilities
• Ability to provide support with key strategic projects and/or BAU

As well as excellent legal experience you will need:
• Senior stakeholder management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships externally and internally
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• An excellent client service focus, ethic and commitment
• The right to live and work in Australia (and be based here) and hold or be able to obtain a current practising certificate
• Willingness to engage with Ashurst via an Independent Incorporated Legal Practice or casual employment

What to do now:

If you have the skills and experience please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application. If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Fiona Craig, our Talent Manager, at fiona.craig@ashurst.com

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