Job Description

The Role

We have a rare opportunity for a Senior Associate or experienced lawyer / associate to join our Financial Services Regulatory team in Sydney.

Working closely with Partner Craig Hine as part of a broad Financial Services Regulatory team, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior lawyer who is keen to develop their financial services skillset across a varied, complex and intellectually stimulating practice.

You will act on a variety of regulatory matters spanning retail banking, consumer credit, AML/CTF, payments and privacy. You will also have an opportunity to act on regulatory aspects of high value M&A transactions and securitisations. This is a diverse practice, where you will have exposure to challenging but rewarding matters across a broad portfolio of clients.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a lead role in driving matters with autonomy and building relationships with clients, as well as shaping the future of the practice through contributing to business development initiatives, knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 4+ years' post qualification experience, with a strong background in banking and financial services regulation gained in a reputable commercial law firm.

• Strong academic record.

• Good understanding of the NCCP Act and/or Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act.

• AML/CTF, privacy and payments experience is advantageous.

In addition to this, we're looking for a motivated self-starter. Someone who is able to work autonomously with confidence, has excellent attention to detail and is committed to providing outstanding service to their clients.

What Can We Offer?

• Impactful Work: Work on meaningful and career-defining matters that shape business, industry and legal landscapes.

• Cutting edge AI-enabled tools and infrastructure to support our delivery of innovative, first-tier legal services to our clients.

• Career Growth: Merit-based promotion pathways, backed and supported by partners who invest in your success.

• Culture and Environment: A truly collegiate workplace that values connection and collaboration.

• Reward and Recognition: Market-leading financial incentives, including a competitive remuneration and bonus structure that rewards high performance.

• How You Work: A flexible and supportive working environment, with a team culture that genuinely respects balance and empowers you to develop in a way that works for you and the team.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com

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Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.