Lawyer | Banking & Financial Services

Lead Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Work-from-home equipment support

Generous parental leave

Flexible leave benefits

Job summary

Lead Group in Sydney is seeking a Lawyer or Associate with 2–3 years PAE to join its Banking & Financial Services practice. You will work on financial services regulation, funds management, and complex commercial transactions, collaborating with Partners and senior lawyers across the national network.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements, exposure to sophisticated matters, and structured professional development within a supportive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years PAE in commercial law, financial services, banking or finance.
• Experience in a reputable private practice environment preferred.
• Exposure to regulatory, funds management or transactional finance is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial services regulation and finance transactions.
• Assist with fund establishments, fund mergers and other commercial transactions.
• Provide regulatory advice to superannuation funds, investment managers and platform providers.
• Draft and review disclosure documents, annual reports and regulatory materials.
• Advise on mergers, service provider arrangements and related commercial agreements.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to thought leadership.
• Collaborate with Partners and senior lawyers across the national network.

Skills

Commercial law

Financial services

Banking & finance

Client management

Job description

Sydney CBD | 2–3 Years PAE | National Law Firm

Financial Services & Funds | Regulatory Advisory | Commercial Transactions

Join a highly regarded national law firm offering sophisticated financial services work, genuine career development and a supportive, collaborative culture.

We are partnering with a leading Australian law firm seeking a talented Lawyer or Associate (2–3 years PAE) to join its established Banking & Financial Services practice in Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer looking to broaden their expertise across financial services regulation, funds management and complex commercial transactions while working alongside experienced Partners.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-established national practice of approximately 46 professionals, working closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a diverse range of advisory and transactional matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on financial services regulation, commercial arrangements and finance transactions.
• Assisting with fund establishments, fund mergers and other commercial transactions.
• Providing regulatory advice to superannuation funds, investment managers and platform providers.
• Drafting and reviewing disclosure documents, annual reports and regulatory materials.
• Advising on mergers, service provider arrangements and related commercial agreements.
• Supporting business development initiatives, industry presentations and thought leadership.
• Working collaboratively with experienced practitioners across the firm's national network.

About You

We are interested in speaking with lawyers who offer:

• 2–3 years PAE in commercial law, financial services, banking or finance.
• Experience gained within a reputable private practice environment.
• Exposure to financial services regulation, funds management or transactional finance (highly regarded).
• Strong drafting, analytical and commercial advisory skills.
• Confidence in building relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, commercial mindset and genuine interest in developing within financial services law.

Candidates with a broader commercial law background and an interest in transitioning into financial services are also encouraged to enquire.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility.
• Work-from-home equipment support.
• Exposure to sophisticated matters and experienced Partners.
• Structured professional development and clear opportunities for progression.
• Generous parental leave and flexible leave benefits.
• Supportive, inclusive and people-focused culture.
• Modern Sydney offices and a collaborative national team.