Senior Lawyer / Senior Associate - Financial Services Regulatory at Clayton Utz

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Services Regulatory, Banking, Consumer Credit, AML/CTF, Payments, Privacy, M&A Transactions, Securitisations, Business Development, Mentoring, NCCP Act, Corporations Act

Industry

Law Practice

Description

The Role We have a rare opportunity for a Senior Associate or experienced lawyer / associate to join our Financial Services Regulatory team in Sydney. Working closely with Partner Craig Hine as part of a broad Financial Services Regulatory team, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior lawyer who is keen to develop their financial services skillset across a varied, complex and intellectually stimulating practice. You will act on a variety of regulatory matters spanning retail banking, consumer credit, AML/CTF, payments and privacy. You will also have an opportunity to act on regulatory aspects of high value M&A transactions and securitisations. This is a diverse practice, where you will have exposure to challenging but rewarding matters across a broad portfolio of clients. As a senior member of the team, you will play a lead role in driving matters with autonomy and building relationships with clients, as well as shaping the future of the practice through contributing to business development initiatives, knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: 4+ years' post qualification experience, with a strong background in banking and financial services regulation gained in a reputable commercial law firm. Strong academic record. Good understanding of the NCCP Act and/or Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act. AML/CTF, privacy and payments experience is advantageous. In addition to this, we're looking for a motivated self-starter. Someone who is able to work autonomously with confidence, has excellent attention to detail and is committed to providing outstanding service to their clients. What Can We Offer? Impactful Work: Work on meaningful and career-defining matters that shape business, industry and legal landscapes. Cutting edge AI-enabled tools and infrastructure to support our delivery of innovative, first-tier legal services to our clients. Career Growth: Merit-based promotion pathways, backed and supported by partners who invest in your success. Culture and Environment: A truly collegiate workplace that values connection and collaboration. Reward and Recognition: Market-leading financial incentives, including a competitive remuneration and bonus structure that rewards high performance. How You Work: A flexible and supportive working environment, with a team culture that genuinely respects balance and empowers you to develop in a way that works for you and the team. How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Learn more Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz. Learn more The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors. Learn more

Responsibilities

The role involves acting on diverse regulatory matters across retail banking, consumer credit, AML/CTF, payments, and privacy, including regulatory aspects of M&A and securitisations. As a senior team member, the individual will drive matters autonomously, build client relationships, and contribute to business development, knowledge sharing, and mentoring.