Lawyer / Senior Lawyer - Scams & Financial Crime Operations Legal
Westpac · Sydney, New South Wales, AU
- Permanent full time - Based in Sydney, NSW - Hybrid working arrangements What’s the role? We are looking for an experienced Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join...
Job description
- Permanent full time - Based in Sydney, NSW - Hybrid working arrangements What’s the role?: We are looking for an experienced Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join our Scams & Financial Crime Operations Legal team within Group Legal. You will be part of a specialist team providing high‑quality legal advice on scams‑related customer complaints, disputes and litigation, supporting regulatory and litigation matters, and partnering closely with operational and risk teams in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment to deliver fair customer outcomes while managing legal, regulatory and reputational risk. Key responsibilities: - Provide timely, practical legal advice on scams‑related customer complaints, disputes and litigation - Support AFCA investigations and regulatory engagement, including interactions with external regulators and dispute resolution schemes - Assist in managing legal risk across scams and financial crime operations and contribute to consistent legal outcomes - Partner closely with operational, risk and compliance teams to resolve matters efficiently and fairly - Draft and review legal documentation, correspondence, and submissions. - Contribute to continuous improvement initi...