At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex financial services matters and shape practice development.
- Company: Mallesons, a top-tier independent law firm with a rich history.
- Benefits: Career growth, wellbeing initiatives, and a diverse, inclusive workplace.
- Other info: Encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and offers inclusive hiring practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment with exceptional colleagues.
- Qualifications: Senior financial services lawyer with strong technical skills and client leadership.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
The role
We are seeking a Special Counsel as a strategic hire to play a central role in the growth of our high‑performing team, with a strong focus on leadership, client impact and practice development. In this role you will work closely with Partners Nathan Hodge and Sarah Yu on complex, high-value matters across superannuation, financial services and funds management. This role will help shape the practice, deepen key client relationships and contribute to the continued expansion of our superannuation, insurance and funds management offering. Our clients include major banks, superannuation funds, insurers, wealth platforms and investment managers. We provide transactional, advisory and regulatory advice across a variety of matters including:
- Superannuation fund mergers and successor fund transfers
- Financial services transactions across the firm
- Governance and operating model design
- Product lifecycle and disclosure
- Regulatory reform and implementation
- Outsourcing and service provider arrangements
- Investment and financial advice frameworks
- Regulatory issues and solutions
About you
You are a senior financial services lawyer with strong technical capability and commercial judgement. You will:
- bring deep financial services experience from a leading firm, regulator or in-house team
- lead matters and stakeholders with confidence and sound judgement
- deliver clear, practical advice to sophisticated clients
- draft and review complex documents to a high standard
- demonstrate strong client leadership and a track record in business development
- develop and mentor junior lawyers
Who are we?
We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We've been part of Australia's story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters. Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.
Why work with us?
Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It's a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals. Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.
Diversity and Inclusion
Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@mallesons.com. If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean, Kellie.McLean@mallesons.com. If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Special Counsel - M&A employer: Mallesons
Mallesons is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your career can flourish alongside some of the brightest minds in the real estate sector. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact while collaborating on high-profile transactions in Australia’s vibrant market. Join us to build a rewarding career that goes everywhere, supported by a culture of collaboration and excellence.
