At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide commercial legal advice on complex financial products and regulatory matters.
- Company: Global Investment Bank with a strong presence in the Australian market.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and networking.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on integrity and compliance.
- Why this job: Join a leading bank and shape the future of financial markets with your expertise.
- Qualifications: 8-12 years PQE in financial markets law, especially in Derivatives or FICC.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
JS Careers is excited to be recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel opportunity for a global Investment Bank operating in the Australian market. Our client is looking for a VP level (8-12yrs+ PQE) financial markets lawyer with experience covering Derivatives, FICC and/or Swaps products. You will be a trusted business advisor, providing commercial legal advice on structuring complex financial products and regulatory advice.
Suitable candidates are sought from either:
- Current in-house roles within the financial services sector - strong preference for candidates with exposure to financial markets businesses;
- Leading Australian or global private practice firms, with either general corporate and commercial experience (financial markets focus) or capital markets advisory experience;
- Australian or global regulatory bodies or regulatory advisory practices.
Duties of the role will include:
- Provide commercial legal advice on structuring complex financial products;
- Legal analysis of company obligations;
- Work as appropriate on regulatory and legal matters across a range of areas including financial services, corporate, commercial, competition, technology, intellectual property, information security, privacy and marketing;
- Responding to regulatory queries as and when required;
- Providing regular reports on regulatory activities and escalate material issues as required.
Suitable experience will include:
- 8-12yrs+ PQE financial markets lawyer with experience covering Derivatives, FICC and/or Swaps products;
- Experience operating at a senior level in financial markets from either an in-house, private practice or regulatory context;
- Understanding of the legal, operational, compliance and regulatory issues arising in financial markets;
- Experience dealing with regulators, lawyers and market participants, demonstrating the ability to leverage personal as well as professional networks;
- Experience implementing corporate governance and compliance practices;
- Strong integrity, disciplined work ethic and a self-starter attitude.
For further information on this or other legal roles being recruited by the JS Careers team, please reach out to Henry Smith on henry.smith@jscareers.com.au.
Senior Legal Counsel in Sydney employer: JS Careers
Join a leading Global Financial Services group in Sydney, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With exceptional benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work alongside talented individuals, this role as an Analyst in the private capital team offers a meaningful career path in client engagement and business development. Experience a supportive environment that encourages your development while making a significant impact across APAC.
