Funds Lawyer - Financial Services Law

Funds Lawyer – Financial Services Law

The opportunity

As a Senior Associate in our Financial Services Law team, you’ll will play a crucial role helping us solve our client’s legal problems in a highly regarded busy practice. Your expertise will be key in providing innovative solutions and fostering a supportive environment where diverse prospectives are valued.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney or Naarm - Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory issues, reforms and compliance programs for Australian financial services businesses, including fund managers, responsible entities/trustees, superannuation funds and other participants in the financial services industry.
• Provide legal guidance on licensing, corporate establishment and the structure, disclosure and conduct requirements for new financial products and services.
• Draft complex fund and corporate documents, integrating legal analysis and advice within multi-disciplinary teams for domestic and foreign financial services providers
• Assist with raising our team’s and lawyers’ profile in the market through business development and marketing initiatives such industry and client presentations, tenders and campaigns.
• Participate in high-quality training, supervision and mentoring from senior lawyers and partners to help you develop your legal skills and commercial acumen within a positive and supportive environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in legal practice.
• Experience in Australian financial services industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with privacy law and/or anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
• Genuine interest in financial services industry and funds management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high-quality writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide sound legal advice.
• A proactive learner with a collaborative spirit, eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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