Solicitor (3-5 PQE) - Banking & Finance (Financial Markets)

Mallesons; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallesons seeks a 3-5 PQE solicitor to join our Banking & Finance team within Financial Markets. You will work on derivatives, financial market transactions and regulatory matters, collaborating with leading partners on high-profile deals.

Experience in ISDA documentation is beneficial, with emphasis on strong drafting, analytical skills and commercial judgement. A career path at a renowned, market-leading firm awaits in Australia.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' PQE in banking & finance, financial markets or derivatives.
• ISDA documentation experience is beneficial.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Join leading financial markets practice on derivatives, regulatory matters and related work.
• Work with senior partners on complex transactions and market-facing matters.
• Gain exposure to deal execution as well as the broader operation of financial markets.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Commercial judgement

Interest in financial markets

Job description

Solicitor (3-5 PQE) - Banking & Finance (Financial Markets)

Join our leading financial markets practice and work directly with a recognised market leader on complex matters across financial markets, derivatives, financial market infrastructure, payments and digital assets.

Our Role

We are seeking a 3-5 PQE solicitor to join our Banking & Finance team due to sustained client demand and a strong pipeline of new, innovative and market leading work.

Our Work

Our team is known for its breadth and depth of expertise and is recognised as Australia's leading team of derivatives, financial markets, financial infrastructure, payments and digital asset lawyers, acting as counsel to many Australian and international financial institutions, market infrastructure providers, state entities, funds, corporates and industry bodies (including ISDA, ICMA and AFMA) in relation to derivatives and financial market transactions, collateral, netting and financial services regulation.

You will work closely with Max Allan a leading figure in the Australian financial market. Max's practice sits at the intersection of law, markets and policy, giving you access to work that goes beyond a traditional transactional role. You will gain exposure to both deal execution and the broader operation of financial markets.

About You

You will have 3-5 years' PQE from a banking & finance, financial markets or derivatives practice. You will have strong drafting and analytical skills, sound commercial judgement and a clear interest in building expertise in financial markets. Experience with ISDA documentation is beneficial, but not essential if you can demonstrate a strong foundation in finance and a genuine interest in this area of law.

This role will suit a lawyer who wants to build deep technical capability, work closely with leading partners, and gain exposure to complex, market-facing work across both transactions and regulation.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We've been part of Australia's story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It's a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [e-mail]