Lawyer, Financial Services Regulation
Core
Senior lawyer providing complex regulatory advice, investigations, and strategic counsel to Australia's leading banks, insurers, and fintechs on financial services regulation.
Role type
Senior IC financial services regulation lawyer
Builds
Regulatory compliance frameworks, governance policies, and strategic advice for major financial institutions
Domain
Financial Services Law / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Financial services regulation expertise, regulatory framework knowledge, legal drafting, analytical skills, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Experience with FAR/BEAR, ASIC/APRA engagement, M&A regulatory due diligence, fintech regulation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Advise on AFSL/ACL licensing, Chapter 7 obligations, and breach reporting; Lead governance and accountability matters under FAR/BEAR; Act on internal and regulatory investigations regarding executive conduct; Design and uplift compliance frameworks and controls; Advise on regulatory aspects of M&A and capital raisings; Support fintechs navigating evolving regulatory perimeters
Seniority
Mid-Senior (2-5 years PQE), hands-on IC