Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel - Technology
Job number: 800288
Primary position location: NSW- Sydney CBD
Primary position location: VIC- Melbourne CBD
Category: Legal
Work type: Permanent Full time
Closing at: May 1 2026 - 23:55 AEST
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In the role of Senior Legal Counsel, you will simplify complex processes to make customer experience simple, fast and easy.
You’ll join a high-performing team, backing talented individuals.
Recognised as a top #2 employer on the 2026 LinkedIn Top Companies list to grow your career.
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.
NAB has an ambitious technology agenda, which provides our team with experience on cutting edge projects that have a major impact for our customers and colleagues.
In this Senior Legal Counsel role, each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as Technology and Operations executives, Strategic Sourcing managers and other legal teams.
Negotiate technology agreements, including cloud, AI, SaaS, core banking and SI agreements and support NAB’s technology procurement agenda.
Leverage - and help build - our talented team of contract negotiation specialists in India.
Assist in adopting generative AI and other legal technology in our practise. Work to refine and simplify processes for the benefit of us, our colleagues and our customers.
Provide strategic legal advice in relation to interpretation of contracts and disputes.
Work closely with Group Development, Corporate Advisory Legal and Mergers & Acquisitions project stakeholders to provide technology legal support for M&A transactions
We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:
Proven and extensive experience within a law firm or relevant in-house role.
Demonstrated experience in negotiation of complex technology agreements and providing technology legal support.
Excellent ability to provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice and exceptional stakeholder management and communication.
Experience within financial services would be highly advantageous.
Relevant legal qualifications (and a current Australian practising certificate) and a passion for technology.
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 nab.careers@nab.com.au (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.
Job number: 800288
Primary position location: NSW- Sydney CBD
Primary position location: VIC- Melbourne CBD
Category: Legal
Work type: Permanent Full time
Closing at: May 1 2026 - 23:55 AEST
Favourite
In the role of Senior Legal Counsel, you will simplify complex processes to make customer experience simple, fast and easy.
You’ll join a high-performing team, backing talented individuals.
Recognised as a top #2 employer on the 2026 LinkedIn Top Companies list to grow your career.
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.
NAB has an ambitious technology agenda, which provides our team with experience on cutting edge projects that have a major impact for our customers and colleagues.
In this Senior Legal Counsel role, each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as Technology and Operations executives, Strategic Sourcing managers and other legal teams.
Negotiate technology agreements, including cloud, AI, SaaS, core banking and SI agreements and support NAB’s technology procurement agenda.
Leverage - and help build - our talented team of contract negotiation specialists in India.
Assist in adopting generative AI and other legal technology in our practise. Work to refine and simplify processes for the benefit of us, our colleagues and our customers.
Provide strategic legal advice in relation to interpretation of contracts and disputes.
Work closely with Group Development, Corporate Advisory Legal and Mergers & Acquisitions project stakeholders to provide technology legal support for M&A transactions
We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:
Proven and extensive experience within a law firm or relevant in-house role.
Demonstrated experience in negotiation of complex technology agreements and providing technology legal support.
Excellent ability to provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice and exceptional stakeholder management and communication.
Experience within financial services would be highly advantageous.
Relevant legal qualifications (and a current Australian practising certificate) and a passion for technology.
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 nab.careers@nab.com.au (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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Legal Counsel - Technology position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
