Legal Counsel – Financial Markets & Regulatory

About the role

The APAC Legal Team in Sydney is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance and ensure regulatory excellence for trading activities across the Asia‑Pacific region.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on financial services regulatory, corporate and technology matters across APAC.
• Negotiate and coordinate financial markets and trading agreements such as prime brokerage and give‑up agreements.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Trading desks on licensing, marketing requirements and counter‑party onboarding.
• Review commercial and technology contracts, manage external counsel and support multi‑jurisdictional regulatory issues.
• Assist with corporate governance, including preparation for Board and Committee meetings.

Required profile

• Tertiary law qualification with admission as a solicitor in Australia or another common‑law jurisdiction.
• 6‑9 years post‑qualification experience in a leading law firm or in‑house legal department within financial services or technology.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑jurisdictional regulatory matters across APAC.

Required skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation and regulatory review skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Australian AML/CTF requirements and relevant sanctions regimes.
• Proficiency with legal technology and AI tools to enhance productivity.