The Firm
Global law firm with a strong Australian presence and a leading financial services regulatory practice. Advises major domestic and international clients across banking, fintech, payments and financial services. Highly ranked practice with consistent Band 1 and Tier 1 recognition across leading legal directories. Well resourced, collaborative national team with a reputation for technical excellence. Strong focus on innovation, digital transformation and evolving regulatory frameworks. Culture driven by performance, collaboration and long term career development.
The Role
- Senior Associate role within a national financial services regulatory team
- Advising clients across banking, non-bank lending, payments and fintech sectors
- Working on non-contentious regulatory matters in a complex and evolving environment
- Providing advice on financial crime, consumer credit, prudential regulation and digital assets
- Supporting clients navigating significant regulatory reforms and compliance obligations
- Working across multidisciplinary matters with national and international teams
- Direct engagement with high profile clients and key stakeholders
- Involvement in business development and contributing to practice growth
- Mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team
- Working closely with leading partners recognised in the fintech and FSR space
The Candidate
- Admitted lawyer with Senior Associate level experience in financial services regulatory
- Background in private practice, in-house or a relevant regulatory body
- Experience across one or more of the following: payments, financial crime, consumer credit, banking, prudential regulation or digital assets
- Strong technical capability in non-contentious regulatory advisory work
- Excellent academic record and current Australian or New Zealand practising certificate
- Commercially aware with the ability to provide clear and practical advice
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management capability
- Able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Interest in fintech, innovation and emerging technologies including AI
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior team members
Benefits
- Exposure to a top tier, Band 1 ranked financial services regulatory practice
- Work with leading partners in a high growth and strategically important area
- Complex, high profile domestic and cross-border advisory work
- Structured learning, mentoring and career progression pathways
- Access to global networks and international collaboration
- Flexible working arrangements and strong wellbeing support
- Competitive remuneration aligned to market
- Inclusive and high performing team environment
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your Microsoft Word formatted CV or contact
Kalinda Campbell 02 8270 9715 kalinda@people2people.com.au
