Senior Associate - Financial Services & Funds

Exciting opportunity to join a leading Financial Services Regulation & Funds team.

• 4+ years PAE
• Complex financial services regulatory matters
• long-term career progression opportunities

We are representing a leading an international law firm is looking to add an experienced Financial Services Regulatory lawyer to its high-performing team in Sydney.

The role

You will join a well-established Financial Services & Funds team advising on a broad range of regulatory and transactional matters across the financial services sector. The practice acts for a range of local and international clients including financial institutions, fintechs, investment managers and market participants.

The team works closely with its global offices on cross-border matters and advises on a variety of financial products and offerings. This role offers exposure to high quality work in areas including payments and fintech regulation, licensing, AML/CTF, exchange traded funds, structured products, derivatives, financial markets and financial product disclosure.

This position would suit a lawyer looking to step into a collaborative and highly regarded team with strong mentoring, client exposure and long-term career progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Advising clients on financial services regulatory compliance and risk matters
• Assisting clients with licensing, disclosure and AML/CTF obligations
• Advising on complex financial products and funds-related matters
• Working closely with domestic and international teams on cross-border transactions and regulatory issues
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the practice
• Mentoring and assisting junior lawyers within the team

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 4-5+ years’ PAE in financial services regulation
• Experience gained within a top-tier or leading international law firm
• Strong drafting, analytical and commercial skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong client service focus and ability to build lasting relationships
• An interest in business development and growing client networks
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and jurisdictions
• A willingness to mentor and support junior team members

Contact

For further information, please contact Emma O'Reilly on +61 (0) 410 823 808 or ***email_hidden*** with your academic transcripts and updated CV for a confidential chat.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [email protected].