Solicitor, FSR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in Sydney seeks a Solicitor to join our financial services regulatory team.

You will advise local and international clients in banking, fintech, payments and related regulatory matters, focusing on non-contentious FSR and upcoming reforms.

This role offers exposure to cross-border work within a leading practice, opportunities for mentoring juniors, and a collaborative, well-supported environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' practicing experience as a Solicitor in a FSR team within private practice, an in-house division or relevant regulatory body.
• Regulatory experience across payments, financial crime, consumer credit, banking and prudential regulation including digital assets.
• Strong academic results and an unrestricted Australian or NZ practising certificate.
• A genuine enthusiasm for developing junior team members and working across a global network.

Responsibilities

• Advise local and international clients on banking, fintech, payments and regulatory matters.
• Support clients navigating upcoming financial services reforms and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to a dynamic, cross-disciplinary practice within a leading international firm.

Skills

FSR regulations

Regulatory advisory

Banking & Payments

Digital assets compliance

Mentoring

Prioritization

Job description

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our financial services regulatory team based in Sydney.

Working as part of a close-knit national practice lead by Partners Charlotte Henry and Alice Molan, you will advise local and international clients in the banking, non-bank lending, payments and fintech sectors. Your expertise in non-contentious FSR will provide valued support to clients facing an increasingly complex regulatory environment and allow them to adeptly navigate upcoming reforms.

This area of legal practice is dynamic and growing rapidly, and the deep expertise of our national FSR team is reflected in our rankings:

• Tier 1: Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory (Legal 500 Asia Pacific)
• Band 1: Financial Services Regulation (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• Band 1: Fintech Legal (Chambers FinTech Guide)
• Band 1: FinTech Legal (Chambers Fintech Guide)
• Leading Partner: Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory (Legal 500 Asia Pacific)
• Leading Lawyer: Financial Institutions (Best Lawyers)

What you'll bring

• At least 3 years' practicing experience as a Solicitor in a FSR team within private practice, an in-house division or relevant regulatory body.
• Relevant regulatory experience covering one or more of the following areas: payments, financial crime, consumer credit, retail and wholesale banking, prudential regulation including the financial accountability regime and digital assets.
• Strong academic results and an unrestricted Australian or NZ practicing certificate.
• A curiosity about our domestic and international clients and an eagerness to build relationships to support the growth and reputation of the practice, including across our global network.
• An ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight timeframes and support our multi-disciplinary matters.
• A genuine passion for supporting and developing more junior team members.
• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding.