Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Full Time
An exceptional opportunity has arisen with a top-tier national law firm for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its leading Mergers & Acquisitions team, with a specialist focus on Superannuation, Life Insurance, and Funds Management.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of Australia’s financial services legal sector, advising on complex and high-profile matters. The team is led by renowned partners in the industry and is recognised for its commercial acumen and technical excellence across a wide spectrum of financial services work.
You will be involved in high-end legal work across:
- Major transactions: including share sales, successor fund transfers (SFTs), and insurance schemes.
- Strategic advisory: covering governance, organisational structuring, investment arrangements, regulatory developments, product lifecycle support, financial advice compliance, disclosure obligations, and service provider relationships.
- Regulatory compliance and innovation: advising on new and emerging legal frameworks and regulatory responses.
- Dispute resolution: supporting resolution strategies in a fast-moving regulatory environment.
This is a varied and intellectually stimulating role, ideal for a lawyer who enjoys balancing technical excellence with strategic thinking.
What We’re Looking For
Our client is seeking a driven and technically strong individual who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment. The successful candidate will:
- Possess significant experience in superannuation, insurance, and/or funds management within a respected legal, financial services or regulatory environment.
- Demonstrate outstanding analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
- Be commercial and solutions-oriented, with a proven ability to understand and respond to complex client needs.
- Be relationship-focused, with the confidence to work closely with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Have a proactive, energetic mindset and the ability to contribute to business development initiatives.
- Be comfortable working across multiple legal disciplines, engaging with colleagues across practice groups.
Why Apply?
- Flexible working arrangements: While Sydney-based, applications are welcome from candidates in other major cities.
- Market-leading clients and transactions: Work with the biggest names in banking, superannuation, insurance, and investment.
- Supportive team culture: Join a collaborative, well-resourced team with a strong reputation for excellence and mentoring.
- Career progression: Clear pathways and professional development opportunities in one of Australia’s premier legal teams.
How to Apply:
Apply now or reach out in confidence to discuss how this role could align with your career goals. This is a rare chance to step into a high-impact role with a firm that’s shaping the future of financial services law.
