Career Opportunity: Corporate and Financial Services Lawyer
Our Sydney-based team is seeking a highly skilled lawyer to support the delivery of high-quality, practical advice across corporate and financial services work.
This role offers a diverse mix of activities, with a focus on primary sectors in the financial services market including investment funds, banking, payments, insurance products, and services with an interest in the digital economy.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to a variety of regulatory frameworks and regulators in the financial markets, have the opportunity to work directly with clients, and contribute to our innovative approach to service delivery—leveraging technology to provide efficient, tailored legal solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support in the delivery of high-quality, practical advice across areas such as Chapter 7 (Financial Services regime) and Part 5C (managed investment schemes) of the Corporations Act, financial services licensing, compliance, governance, and disclosure, AML/CTF obligations and compliance, banking and Payments including digital economy, Fundraising and licensing matters, emerging fintech and digital assets and such as crypto, advising clients on the development and launch of innovative financial products and solutions, leading edge market developments such as ESG and greenwashing.
Requirements:
1. Admitted to practice as a lawyer in Australia or NZ
2. Genuinely interested in corporate and financial services regulation
3. Keen to develop expertise in banking, payments, funds and the investment sector including funds and financial planners
4. Comfortable working across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
5. A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
6. Commercially minded, curious, and willing to learn in a high-performing team environment
What We Offer:
* Financial and social benefits
* Learning & development opportunities
* Social clubs and sporting events
* Wellbeing and family support