Associate / Senior Associate, Financial Services Regulatory

About the role

An experienced lawyer is sought to join a growing Financial Services Regulatory practice in Melbourne, sitting within a broader corporate and commercial offering. The role advises clients across the financial services sector on complex regulatory, compliance and advisory matters, covering wealth management, superannuation, insurance, funds and other regulated businesses. It suits a lawyer with existing financial services experience who wants to deepen regulatory expertise, take greater ownership of matters and build direct client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Advise financial services businesses on regulatory and compliance obligations and on Australian Financial Services licensing requirements.
• Work on matters involving superannuation and retirement products, and advise insurers, fund managers and other financial services providers.
• Help clients navigate changes to financial services legislation and regulation, and advise on governance, compliance frameworks and regulatory risk.
• Review and advise on financial services documentation, policies and processes, and assist with regulatory engagement and responses to compliance issues.
• Manage matters independently while working alongside senior practitioners on more complex or strategic work.
• At a more senior level, support and mentor junior lawyers and help develop client relationships.

Required profile

• Admitted lawyer with about 4+ years' post-admission experience and an interest in a career in financial services regulation.
• Ideally has experience in one or more of: financial services regulation, superannuation, life or general insurance, funds management or investment products, Australian Financial Services licensing, regulatory compliance and governance, or broader corporate/commercial work in financial services.
• Experience across all areas is not required; candidates with strong experience in one stream who want to broaden their practice are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Strong technical drafting and advisory skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• Commercial and practical approach to legal advice, with strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing matters with autonomy, clear written and verbal communication, and collaborative teamwork.

The role is advertised through JLegal, a specialist legal recruitment and executive search firm, and is open to confidential discussion.