Lawyer | Associate

Hall & Wilcox; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible work

WFH equipment reimbursement

Hallstar rewards program

Career development

Flexible parental leave

Free breakfast & events

Diversity & wellbeing

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox in Sydney seeks an experienced Lawyer or Associate to join the Banking & Financial Services team to practice in financial services and finance work. The role is based in our Sydney office with flexible working arrangements on offer.

Our Banking & Financial Services section has approximately 46 team members, and this role will provide the opportunity to work closely with a number of Partners and other team members across the practice nationally.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-admission experience in commercial law including financial services.
• Regulatory and/or finance experience will be well regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to build close relationships with peers, clients, professional trustees and industry professionals.
• Interest in using innovation to develop the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advising on commercial arrangements including finance transactions, mergers and service provider arrangements.
• Assisting with commercial transactions, including establishing funds and fund mergers.
• Providing regulatory advice to superannuation funds, investment managers and platform providers.
• Preparing and reviewing disclosure documents, annual reports, periodic statements and advertising material.
• Participating in marketing and business development (including assisting in seminars and other presentations).
• Precedents preparation and review.
• Authoring articles for publication.
• Participation in team and section meetings and CPD activities.

Skills

2-3 years experience

Regulatory/finance experience

Commercial law

Client relationships

Interest in finance sector

Innovative mindset

Job description

• Permanent, full-time position
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

Make the smarter choice. Come thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits

About the roleand team

We have an opportunity for an experienced Lawyer or Associate to join our Banking & Financial Services section to practice in financial services and finance work.

This role is based in our Sydney office, with flexible working arrangements on offer.

Our Banking & Financial Services section has approximately 46 team members, and this role will provide the opportunity to work closely with a number of Partners and other team members across the practice nationally.

You will be responsible for:

• advising on commercial arrangements including finance transactions, mergers and service provider arrangements;
• assisting with commercial transactions, including establishing funds and fund mergers;
• providing regulatory advice to superannuation funds, investment managers and platform providers;
• preparing and reviewing disclosure documents, annual reports, periodic statements and advertising material;
• participating in marketing and business development (including assisting in seminars and other presentations);
• precedents preparation and review;
• authoring articles for publication; and
• participation in team and section meetings and CPD activities.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• 2-3 years of post-admission experience practising commercial law including financial services or finance work, including within private practice;
• Regulatory and/or finance experience will be well regarded;
• A solutions-focus for our clients' commercial needs;
• A demonstrated ability to form close relationships with peers, clients, professional trustees and industry professionals;
• enthusiasm for the financial services sector; and
• interest in using innovation to develop the practice.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We are known for having a great culture that puts people first. A culture where our purpose and values - our Hallmarks - are lived, not laminated.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re famous for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jaimie Monahan on [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.