Solicitor – 2-4 years – Banking

We are looking for a solicitor with a background in Financial Regulation to join our leading Financial Markets & Regulatory team. You will be responsible for varied challenging complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market. In this role you will perform primarily advisory and drafting work for a range of clients including major financial institutions, digital asset platforms, technology firms and government/transnational bodies.

About the team

This role will see you work closely with

Urszula McCormack

, Partner in our Financial Markets & Regulatory Team. Urszula is a regulatory specialist who leads KWM's APAC Digital Economy Team. Urszula has a significant focus on technology-enabled finance, including blockchain, digital assets and payments. Urszula works with some of the world's largest regulated institutions and transnational bodies, supporting digital economy development in the APAC region, complex legal analysis and large-scale projects involving major banks, central banks and technology companies. A particular feature of Urszula's work is that it is routinely cross-border, providing the opportunity to coordinate matters across multiple jurisdictions.

You will also have the opportunity to work with

Dale Rayner

, another senior Partner in the team, who specialises in major bank projects, carbon, digital assets and asset finance.

You will have

• hunger to learn – no prior knowledge in digital assets or other technologies is needed, but deep curiosity is a must
• passion for the law
• excellent analytical, communication and research skills
• an ability to distil complex issues into simple messages and clear drafting
• strong interpersonal skills
• enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities

You will have recognised experience gained in a similar environment and be keen to work as part of a committed team.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact

.

We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Next Steps

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean,

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email