APAC Financial Markets Counsel | Regulatory & Transactions

IMC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Legal Counsel for Financial Markets and Regulatory to support APAC operations. You will advise on regulatory, corporate, and technology matters, draft and negotiate trading documents, and work with Compliance, Trading, and Finance teams across the region.

The role involves coordinating with global legal teams and occasional travel. You will be a solicitor admitted in Australia with 6–9 years PQE, proficient in English, and capable of handling

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor in Australia with 6–9 years PQE in financial services or tech sectors.
• Strong English drafting, regulatory review and negotiation skills.
• Experience across APAC jurisdictions and multi-jurisdiction regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial services regulatory, corporate, and technology matters across APAC.
• Negotiate and review trading agreements and counterparty contracts.
• Collaborate with APAC Compliance and Trading desks on licensing and onboarding.
• Support corporate governance and prepare Board/Committee materials.

Skills

Law degree

Solicitor AU

6-9 years PQE

Financial services

Regulatory review

APAC jurisdictions

Contract negotiations

English drafting

Education

Law degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

IMC, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Legal Counsel for Financial Markets and Regulatory to support APAC operations. You will advise on regulatory, corporate, and technology matters, draft and negotiate trading documents, and work with Compliance, Trading, and Finance teams across the region.

The role involves coordinating with global legal teams and occasional travel. You will be a solicitor admitted in Australia with 6–9 years PQE, proficient in English, and capable of handling