Senior Associate

Overview

Senior Associate (Lawyer) - Commercial with an interest in Funds Management – Hall & Wilcox. 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 team has approximately 49 members and this role will work closely with a number of Partners and lawyers across the practice. Our Funds team is Australia's leading investment funds advisory team.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Reviewing fund-related commercial agreements and advising on arrangements with service providers.

Development and Firm Contribution

• Participating in marketing and business development (including seminars and other presentations).
• Precedents preparation and review.
• Authoring articles for publication.
• Adherence to the firm's file management policies.
• Participation in team and section meetings and CPD activities.

About You

• Between 5 - 8 years of post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law, including experience within private practice.
• 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 our clients.
• A willingness and ability to mentor and supervise junior members of the team.
• 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

We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, underpinned by our enduring values - Hallmarks. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing. We are a firm of the future with interesting and challenging work and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.

Benefits and Diversity

• Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We provide 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.

Equal Opportunity and Recruitment

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 also support candidates with disability and will provide adjustments or support to complete applications. If you require any adjustments or have questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at alison.dalythomson@hallandwilcox.com.au.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We may contact preferred agency partners if needed.

Location and Seniority

• Mid-Senior level
• Full-time

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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