Lawyer or Associate - Corporate & Commercial (Funds)
* Permanent, full-time position
* Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
* Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
* Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
* Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
* Free daily breakfast and office social events
* Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Lawyer or Associate to join our Banking & Financial Services section in Brisbane to practice in funds management, financial services and corporate transactions.
Our national Banking & Financial Services section has approximately 47 team members and this role will work closely with a number of highly regarded Partners and lawyers across the practice.
Our team has expertise in advising on investment and property funds, financial services compliance, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, and superannuation. Our HW Funds team is Australia's leading investment funds advisory team.
In this role, you will be:
* Assisting with the establishment and operation of funds and fund-related transactions across all asset classes, including fund restructures, mergers and closures;
* Advising on Australian financial services licensing requirements, including assisting with licensing applications and variations;
* Preparing and reviewing disclosure documents including product disclosure statements and information memoranda;
* Undertaking due diligence processes in respect of proposed transactions and disclosure documents;
* Reviewing fund-related commercial agreements and advising on arrangements with service providers; and
* Working on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of the Banking & Financial Services practice and the firm by way of:
* Participating in marketing and business development (including assisting in seminars and other presentations);
* Precedent preparation and review;
* Assisting with articles for publication;
* Adherence to the firm's file management policies; and
* Participation in team and section meetings and CPD activities.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
* Between 2 - 4 years of post-admission experience in funds management and/or financial services law, including experience within private practice;*
* Enthusiasm for the financial services sector;
* An interest in using innovation to develop the practice;
* Excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with keen attention to detail;
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
* A strong commitment to client service and the ability to manage client relationships;
* A focus on achieving commercial solutions for our clients;
* A willingness and ability to mentor and supervise junior members of the team; and
* Initiative and the ability to organise and prioritise effectively.
*Candidates who do not have extensive experience in funds management and/or financial services law but do have experience in commercial/corporate and/or banking and an enthusiasm for the financial services sector are strongly encouraged to apply.
About us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Hear from our people about what it's like to work at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
* Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards
* Ranked seventh in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025
* Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
* Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.
We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about Hall & Wilcox please visit our website.
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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are also committed to supporting candidates with disabilities so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jaimie Monahan, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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