Senior Associate or Associate | Financial Services and Funds

Job Description

Senior Associate or Associate | Financial Services and Funds Location: Sydney Contract Type: Permanent MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character. Our Team Our Financial Services and Funds Team operates within the broader national Capital Markets & Corporate business line. The Team is renowned for its deep industry knowledge and the long-term relationships forged with clients. The practice, led by partners Stuart Johnson, Michael Lawson, and Ker Wei Tiam, is consistently ranked in Chambers Global/APAC. The Team has a tier 1 client base which includes banks, non-bank lenders, payment services providers, leading global fund managers, Australian and international real estate investment groups, local and international pension funds and institutional investors, boutique investment houses, and other sophisticated local and international investors. The Team has worked on some of the most innovative fund structures and transactions with managers of third-party pools of capital. Your Opportunity We have an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join the team as part of its regulatory unit. You will enjoy providing regulatory advice, creating compliance policies and processes, and designing products for banks, non-bank lenders, payment services providers, and in delivering regulatory advice more generally across the financial services, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. The practice assists clients in their raising of capital, (in the case of funds) the ongoing operation of funds and mandates, and the deployment of capital – often working closely with other specialist teams across the Firm. Advisory work may involve assisting clients in relation to the Corporations Act, Australian financial services licence compliance, APRA prudential standards, credit regulated under the National Credit Code, the RBA's regulation of payment systems, applicable industry codes, and the AML/CTF regime. Our national model means you will work collaboratively with a team of experienced and supportive professionals across our network of offices across the country. Contemporary regulation of financial services frequently imposes obligations that are risk-based. This is encountered, for example, in AML/CTF compliance. At times you will therefore work closely with consultants from our MinterEllison Consulting group's risk and regulatory team in formulating and providing your services. We welcome applications from lawyers who have: At least 3 to 4 years of post-admission experience gained within a reputable law firm, professional services, or in-house, with corporate and/or transactional funds management exposure Excellent drafting skills and technical ability A collaborative team spirit with the ability to lead, motivate and mentor junior lawyers A client-focused mindset and a demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships The commitment to invest in the team, business line, and firm Resilience and a commitment to provide exceptional levels of service to our local and international client base Why MinterEllison We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing, and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial, and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people, and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. How to apply We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison. If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page. If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or for a confidential discussion, please contact . #J-18808-Ljbffr