Lawyer or Senior Associate - Corporate Advisory (Financial Services Regulatory)

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on complex matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Sydney and Brisbane, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.

The Team

At McCullough Robertson, our Corporate Advisory team is deeply ingrained in the industries in which our clients operate. We exemplify what is possible when profound sector knowledge is paired with commercial acumen and technical excellence, through the depth, breadth and calibre of our work. We have a strong history of serving high-quality clients, who come to us with complex matters, and our team is renowned Australia-wide.

The Role

Our Sydney Corporate Advisory team are seeking a capable and motivated lawyer or Senior Associate with specialist Financial Services Regulatory experience.

Working in this role, you will manage a broad spectrum of high-calibre matters, including drafting and reviewing fund constitutions and trust deeds, disclosure documents, authorised representative agreements, investment management agreements, compliance plans, financial services guides and AML/CTF programs. Additionally, you will provide strategic advice to wholesale and retail funds, payment providers and other financial service providers, advise on AML/CTF compliance and advise on the acquisition and disposal of funds management and financial services businesses.

Your client portfolio will be impressive, encompassing a variety of fund managers, financial planners, stockbrokers, payment providers and foreign financial services providers.

Experience

As the successful candidate, you will be a driven and enthusiastic lawyer with at least four years post-admission experience. You will have a strong background in financial services as well as AML/CTF and general corporate advisory. Additionally, you will possess strong technical expertise and a solid grasp of your area of specialisation, paired with a genuine, client-centred approach.

You will also value a supportive and collaborative team environment, thriving on building meaningful relationships with colleagues, sharing insights, and contributing to the team’s overall success. Your collaborative nature will be instrumental in delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients.

Moreover, you will have a keen interest in building a successful career in financial services law. Eager to embrace new challenges, you will demonstrate a commitment to honing your skills and growing professionally within the firm.

Benefits

At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.

We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support; and
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.

An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.