Corporate and Financial Services Law Expert

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeFinance Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Corporate and Financial Services Lawyer

Cowell Clarke is a fast-growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 185 professionals, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally.

We foster a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel. Founded over 30 years ago, we offer exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective.

Our national presence has been built on our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks.

Our Corporate and Financial Services team is seeking a skilled lawyer to support the delivery of high-quality 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, 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

You will gain exposure to regulatory frameworks and regulators in the financial markets, have the opportunity to work directly with clients, and contribute to our approach to service delivery—leveraging technology to provide efficient legal solutions.

This role offers the chance to develop expertise across multiple areas under the mentorship of a close-knit and senior legal team who are specialists in their respective financial services sectors, work with prominent clients, and build a strong commercial grounding in corporate and financial services law.

Requirements:

  • Admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia or NZ
  • Interest in corporate and financial services regulation
  • Desire 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:

At Cowell Clarke, you can expect a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to careers and professional development programs. We focus on developing our people's careers while ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting events, wellbeing and family support, e.g., discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave, and the option to purchase additional leave.

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