Associate/Senior Associate – Financial Services Law

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are looking for experienced Financial Services Lawyers to join our rapidly growing team in our Sydney office.  In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a range of interesting and varied matters to shape and enhance business strategies to help our clients solve tomorrows problems today. Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where you’ll have the freedom to shape your career through our comprehensive development programs to help you be the best version of yourself, both inside and outside of work.

Your key responsibilities

·  Development of new financial services businesses, new financial products and advise on the constantly changing regulatory issues affecting the sector 
·  Provide financial services law and regulatory advice in multi-disciplinary teams for domestic and foreign financial services providers 
·  Structure new financial products and advise on regulatory and licensing compliance,superannuation, licensing and managed interest schemes  
·  Draft complex fund and corporate documents 
·  Integrate and implement legal analysis and advice, within a multi-disciplinary focus 
·  Interpreting and analysing legislation and ASIC guidance 
·  Advising on the structure of new financial products and advising on regulatory and licensing compliance 
·  Advising on regulatory reform programs for our bank, insurance, superannuation and investment management clients  

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

·  Between 1-5 years post qualification experience (PQE) for an Associate and between 5-8 years PQE as a Senior Associate
·  Relevant financial services and corporate law experience pertaining to Australian law
·  Excellent attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and strong analytical skills with the ability to provide practical advice relating to complex regulatory matters
·  Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to articulate advice in an impactful and concise manner to non laywers

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Experience working in a consulting environment

What we offer

·  Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
·  Continuous learning : personalised career development including coaching, experiences andformal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future.
·  Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensivebenefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application viacontactrecruitment@au.ey.com or  phone+61 3 8650 7788 (option 4).

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.  

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world  

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third party provider. 

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