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HR & Talent Acquisition Manager | Former Lawyer

• Permanent, full-time position, to be 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 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, office drinks and social events
• Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
  
  
  • Permanent, full-time position, to be 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 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, office drinks and social events
  • Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
    
    
  Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits
  
  About The Role And Team
  
  We have a new opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate (qualified lawyer) to join our Banking & Financial Services section to practice in funds management and financial services.
  
  Our national Banking & Financial Services section has approximately 49 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, regulation and licensing, financial product distribution, anti-money laundering, crowdfunding, non-cash payments, responding to ASIC surveillance, 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 assisting with licensing applications, variations and general compliance obligations;
  • preparing and reviewing disclosure documents including product disclosure statements and information memoranda, advertising material, investor statements and reports;
  • undertaking due diligence processes in respect of proposed transactions and disclosure documents; and
  • 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 way of:
  • participating in marketing and business development (including assisting in seminars and other presentations);
  • precedents preparation and review;
  • authoring 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 5 - 8 years of post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law, including experience within private practice;
  • an enthusiasm for, and an interest in practising 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 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.
    
    
  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 HW: bit.ly/HWpeople
  
  Some of our recent awards and citations 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) citation holder 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 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 Smarter Law , which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. 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 HW visit our website.
  
  Apply now
  
  Let's connect. Click apply to submit your application.
  
  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 disability 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 Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at alison.dalythomson@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.
  
  This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
  
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  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionLegal
  • IndustriesLaw Practice

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