Associate - Corporate & Commercial - Financial Services

HWLE Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 3:2 work arrangements

Job summary

HWLE Lawyers is expanding its Sydney Corporate practice, offering exposure to Financial Services Regulatory matters, working with major banks, wealth managers, insurers and fintech providers across Australia.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years PAE and experience in regulatory matters across superannuation, life insurance, funds management, banking or payments, with strong written and verbal communication and client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PAE in Financial Services Regulatory or related corporate/commercial practice.
• Experience in superannuation, general and life insurance, funds management, banking, payments, fintech, or AFSL.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to run matters with minimal supervision and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on Financial Services Regulatory matters for banks, wealth managers, insurers and fintech providers.
• Assist with regulatory advisory work and strategic guidance within the financial services sector.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to support business growth.

Job description

• Our Corporate & Commercial financial services practice is on the rise - open to applicants in all of our office locations

• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

• Our Corporate & Commercial financial services practice is on the rise - open to applicants in all of our office locations

• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures

• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We are growing our impressive and highly regarded Sydney Corporate practice working primarily with Andrew Galvin you will have the opportunity to work on an interesting mix of Financial Services Regulatory matters. You will gain exposure to major banks, wealth management providers, superannuation funds, life insurers, and emerging payments and fintech providers, as well as broader regulatory and strategic advisory work across the financial services sector.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• Anywhere from 4 + years PAE
• Experience in Financial Services Regulatory matters - in one or more of the following: superannuation, general and life insurance, funds management, banking, payments, fintech and/or Australian Financial Services licensing;
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills;
• Among senior applicants, ability to run matters with minimal supervision; and
• Interest in building client relationships.

What we offer

Unrivalled career pathways:

Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180-day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.

Work-Life Balance:

We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance

Location:

Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-paced, high-networking legal community.

Culture:

Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.

Prestige:

Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.