Associate - Corporate & Commercial - Financial Services

HWLE Lawyers; Waverley; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HWLE Lawyers is expanding its Sydney Corporate practice, focusing on Financial Services Regulation. You will work on matters for major banks, wealth managers, insurers, and fintech providers, gaining exposure to regulatory and strategic advisory work in the financial services sector.

Our practice offers a meritocratic career path, with rapid progression and mentoring, plus flexible 3:2 work arrangements and a modern Sydney CBD office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PAE.
• Experience in Financial Services Regulatory matters – 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.
• Interest in building client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationships

Independence in matters

Financial Services regulatory

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• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements

About us

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.

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.