Junior Lawyer

at  Macquarie Group Limited

Join Macquarie’s Commodities and Global Markets group as a lawyer primarily supporting our Commodity Markets and Financing business in Asia. The division focuses on a diverse range of business activities involving both physical and financial commodities transactions.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role you will play?
You will assist senior lawyers across all aspects of the business in Asia, with a focus on trading across a broad range of commodities, structuring of trade finance transactions and supporting businesses to develop commodities financing products and instruments as well as providing financial derivative documentation and advice. In addition to providing legal advice to the front office, internal risk and compliance teams, you will also support on regulatory reform and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you offer

• At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in commodities trading and/or finance, gained from within a law firm, financial institution or trading house
• Knowledge of commodity markets and familiarity with derivatives and general finance documentation would be highly desirable
• The drive and commitment to succeed alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A keen eye for detail and an excellent standard of work with demonstrated commercial astuteness and the ability to demonstrate quick and sound judgment across a range of complex matters
• Strong working partnerships with stakeholders and clients and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you’re excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
About Commodities and Global Markets
In Commodities and Global Markets you will be part of a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to a diverse client base.
Benefits

Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Other benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a role regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background.
If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying

Please refer the Job description for details