About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate with between 2-4 years' experience to join our Corporate Regulatory group in Brisbane and work on financial services and corporate/commercial matters.

Our corporate regulatory team works on significant mandates for financial services firms, corporates, digital currency firms, and a range of other market leading institutions.

You would work with some of the most highly regarded corporate & regulatory practitioners in the Australian market consistently ranked at the top of the industry by the world's leading legal directories. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with our global corporate & advisory team which operates across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

About you

The successful candidate will need:

• Legal Expertise: The candidate must have a deep understanding of financial services regulatory law e.g. Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), financial services regulations, corporate and commercial law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks e.g ASIC/APRA guidance.
• Advice skills: You must be able to analyse complex legal documents, and regulatory requirements to identify potential risks and opportunities. You will need to assess the potential legal risks associated with various financial products and services, helping clients make informed decisions about entering specific markets or offering certain financial instruments.
• Licensing: You will assist in ASIC AFSL and AUSTRAC DCE/remittance application processes, ensuring that clients meet the necessary requirements and criteria for obtaining licenses and registrations.
• Risk & compliance: You will help develop and advise on compliance aspects of financial institutions to ensure that our clients effectively adhere to regulatory requirements and best practices. You will provide guidance on how to structure our client's operations, products, and services to remain within the regulatory perimeter.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: The candidate will need to stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations, especially in industries where there may be specific compliance requirements, including financial services regulation e.g. ASIC / APRA guidance.
• Corporate Governance: Knowledge of corporate governance principles, the overlay of financial services governance requirements e.g. the Financial Accountability Regime and compliance with regulatory requirements is crucial. This includes advising on board / executive matters, and stakeholder relations.
• Digital assets: We also practice in emerging financial services areas, including digital currencies. Ideally, but not necessarily, you will have an interest in this area, or desire to exposure your practice to this area.
• Funds: experience in Superannuation, or private funds management, is highly desirable. While not a pre-requisite, we are looking for someone keen to expand their knowledge and skills in this space.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication is essential, both in conveying legal advice to clients and in negotiating with opposing parties. The candidate needs to be able to explain complex legal concepts in a way that our clients can understand.
• Investigations: When a financial institution faces regulatory investigations or enforcement actions, you may be asked to assist other parts of our large financial services practice in their interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Team Management: You will have experience delegating to junior staff and be willing to help partners and Special Counsel to manage the team and foster teamwork.
• Client Management: We expect you to be comfortable dealing directly with clients and that you will be able to build a trusted adviser relationship. You will be expected to take an active role in business development work.

We are open to hearing from people who have a broad regulatory, financial services advisory and/or corporate background.

The key requirement of this role is that you have solid and consistent experience, gained from private practice or an in-house role. Culture is critical to our team - you need to take our clients' trust and mandates seriously, and undertake them with our trademark excellence, but not yourself. We do not have room for egos in our team!

You will need to demonstrate relevant experience, strong academics, be self-driven, have excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Continuous Learning and Development

We believe in investing in our people. Clyde & Co offers robust learning and development programs designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. You'll have access to a wealth of resources, including internal mentoring programs, ongoing structured and informal training, and opportunities to expand your knowledge in key areas of the law. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that you are always developing your skills and staying ahead in your career.

Global Outlook

Working at Clyde & Co means being part of a global team across nearly 70 offices. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across different offices and regions, gaining invaluable experience from a global perspective. This cross-team collaboration will be instrumental as you develop your career, giving you insights into the complexities of international legal practice.

Flexible Working

We understand that well-rounded lawyers make the best advocates for our clients. That's why we promote a culture that respects your time outside of work, recognizing that it needs to be balanced against the demands of a high-performing legal career. Our flexible working policies are designed to help you maintain this balance, ensuring that you can excel both professionally and personally.
For more information, please visit www.clydeco.com

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including discounted private health insurance, first class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

How To Apply

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This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application which must include:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Academic Transcript

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