EY Funds Lawyer - Financial Services Law 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

42101588

Funds Lawyer – Financial Services Law

As a Senior Associate in our Financial Services Law team, you’ll will play a crucial role helping us solve our client’s legal problems in a highly regarded busy practice. Your expertise will be key in providing innovative solutions and fostering a supportive environment where diverse prospectives are valued.

This is a hybrid position based inNaarm - Melbourne.

Your key responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory issues, reforms and compliance programs for Australian financial services businesses, including fund managers, responsible entities/trustees, superannuation funds and other participants in the financial services industry.
• Provide legal guidance on licensing, corporate establishment and the structure, disclosure and conduct requirements for new financial products and services.
• Draft complex fund and corporate documents, integrating legal analysis and advice within multi-disciplinary teams for domestic and foreign financial services providers
• Assist with raising our team’s and lawyers’ profile in the market through business development and marketing initiatives such industry and client presentations, tenders and campaigns.
• Participate in high-quality training, supervision and mentoring from senior lawyers and partners to help you develop your legal skills and commercial acumen within a positive and supportive environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in legal practice.
• Experience in Australian financial services industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with privacy law and/or anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
• Genuine interest in financial services industry and funds management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high-quality writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide sound legal advice.
• A proactive learner with a collaborative spirit, eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment.

What we offer you

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• Career development:At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package

• We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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