Solicitor, FSR

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and commercially astute Solicitor to join our Band 1 Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) team in Sydney. This role focuses on non-contentious advisory work, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients including banks, platforms and fintechs, superannuation funds, life and general insurers, financial advice houses, and wealth managers.

In this role you will work closely with leading Partners Michael Vrisakis, Maged Girgis, Andrew Bradley and Tamanna Islam, and have exposure to some of the most interesting and complex FSR work in the Australian market.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on compliance with financial services laws and regulations
• Draft and review governance and regulatory documentation, including disclosure materials, policies, and compliance frameworks
• Assist clients in the design and development of a range of financial products including drafting of product rules, constitutions and trust deeds
• Draft and negotiate on a broad range of commercial contracts impacting financial services businesses
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and assist clients in implementing them
• Support clients through licensing applications, variations, and exemptions
• Liaise with regulators such as ASIC, APRA, ATO and AUSTRAC on behalf of clients
• Assist with internal governance, risk management, and regulatory audits
• Advise employers on compliance with Superannuation Guarantee regime
• Contribute to thought leadership and client education on emerging regulatory trends
• Collaborate with cross-practice teams on complex, multi-disciplinary matters
• Advise on strategic M&A, enforcement and litigation matters in the financial services sector

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Solicitor in a leading private practice firm or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of the FSR landscape and relevant legislation
• Excellent drafting and advisory skills
• A proactive, client-focused approach and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Admission to practice in Australia or NZ, and a strong academic background

What you can expect from us

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Apply now with your resume and academic transcript, or contact Carissa Bartels, Recruitment Manager ) for a confidential discussion.

Team

Corporate

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Sydney

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.