Financial services regulatory lawyer

Kelly Gordine; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading global financial services company based in Sydney, is seeking a legal counsel in a newly created role focused on regulatory matters. The role supports a senior counsel on a range of regulatory issues, including cross-border licensing across the APAC region.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE, strong drafting and advisory skills, and the ability to operate across APAC jurisdiction time zones.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills.
• Experience in regulatory matters within financial services.

Responsibilities

• Support senior counsel on regulatory matters including cross-border licensing.
• Work on regulatory projects across APAC time zones.

Job description

Our client is a leading global financial services company, seeking a legal counsel to join their Sydney-based legal team in a newly created position to focus on regulatory legal matters.

You will support a more senior counsel on a variety of regulatory issues including cross-border licensing matters across the APAC region.

Experience in financial markets, trading, licensing, marketing and/or onboarding of and contracting with counterparties is essential.

You will ideally have a min. of 5 years' PQE, have strong drafting and advisory skills, and be able to work across APAC jurisdiction time zones.