Senior Associate (Lawyer) - Commercial with an interest in Funds Management
* Permanent, full-time position, based in any of our 8 office locations (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle, Adelaide, Canberra, or Darwin).
* Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open-plan offices. We provide WFH IT equipment and reimburse 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.
* Daily breakfast, office drinks, and social events.
* Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community engagement, and diversity and inclusion across our firm.
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate (qualified lawyer) to join our Banking & Financial Services section, focusing on funds management and financial services.
Our national Banking & Financial Services section has approximately 49 team members. This role will work closely with highly regarded Partners and lawyers across the practice.
Our team has expertise in advising on investment and property funds, financial services compliance, regulation and licensing, financial product distribution, anti-money laundering, crowdfunding, non-cash payments, ASIC surveillance responses, and superannuation. Our HW Funds team is Australia's leading investment funds advisory team.
You will be responsible for:
* 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 and regulatory requirements, including licensing applications, variations, and compliance obligations.
* Preparing and reviewing disclosure documents such as product disclosure statements, information memoranda, advertising material, investor statements, and reports.
* Undertaking due diligence processes for proposed transactions and disclosure documents.
* Reviewing fund-related commercial agreements and advising on arrangements with service providers.
In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of the Banking & Financial Services practice and the firm by:
* Participating in marketing and business development activities, including seminars and presentations.
* Preparing and reviewing precedents.
* Adhering to the firm's file management policies.
* Participating in team and section meetings and CPD activities.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
* Between 5-8 years of post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law, including private practice experience.
* An enthusiasm for and interest in practicing in the financial services sector, specifically funds management.
* 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 clients.
* A willingness and ability to mentor and supervise junior team members.
* Initiative and effective organization and prioritization skills.
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 offshore. 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 HW: bit.ly/HWpeople
Our recent awards include:
* Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
* Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
* Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024
* Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) since 2018
* Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards
We are known for a warm, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture underpinned by our values—Hallmarks. We also embrace SmarterLaw, which involves innovative use of technology, challenging business models, creative pricing, and resourcing.
We offer interesting and challenging work, access to great clients, and a forward-looking approach. To learn more, visit our website.
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