Sydney Corporate and Financial Services Legal Opportunity

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLawyer Full time $150,000 - $180,000
Job Description

Cowell Clarke is a specialist commercial law firm based in Australia, with a team of professionals representing clients across various industries nationally and internationally.

We foster a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel and have expanded to build a national presence while maintaining a commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks.

The Sydney-based Corporate and Financial Services team is seeking a Lawyer to join our growing practice, offering a diverse mix of corporate and financial services work with a focus on primary sectors in the financial services market including investment funds, managed investments, banking, payments, and insurance products and services.

  • Supporting in the delivery of high-quality, practical advice across areas such as Chapter 7 (Financial Services regime) and Part 5C (managed investment schemes) of the Corporations Act
  • Financial services licensing, compliance, governance, and disclosure
  • AML/CTF obligations and compliance
  • Banking and Payments including digital economy Fundraising and licensing matters
  • Emerging fintech and digital assets and such as crypto
  • Advising clients on the development and launch of innovative financial products and solutions
  • Leading edge market developments such as ESG and greenwashing
Required Skills and Qualifications

We welcome applications from lawyers who are newly admitted or have up to 2 years' post-admission experience. Prior experience in financial services or corporate law is valued but not essential—what matters most is an interest in regulatory, compliance, and corporate work with demonstrated commercial acumen.

  • Admitted to practice as a lawyer in Australia or NZ
  • Genuinely interested in corporate and financial services regulation
  • Keen to develop expertise in banking, payments, funds, and the investment sector including funds and financial planners
  • Comfortable working across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
  • A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
  • Commercially minded, curious, and willing to learn in a high-performing team environment
Benefits

Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs.

We're focused on developing our people's careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

  • Broad learning & development opportunities
  • Social clubs, sporting & team events
  • Wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance
  • Paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave
Others

To apply in confidence, please send your CV, covering letter and academic transcripts.

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