Hybrid Solicitor, FSR at Herbert Smith Freehills

Working as part of a close-knit national practice lead by Partners Charlotte Henry and Alice Molan, you will advise local and international clients in the banking, non-bank lending, payments and fintech sectors. Your expertise in non-contentious FSR will provide valued support to clients facing an increasingly complex regulatory environment and allow them to adeptly navigate upcoming reforms.

This area of legal practice is dynamic and growing rapidly, and the deep expertise of our national FSR team is reflected in our rankings:

• Tier 1 (Legal 500 - Regulatory Compliance)

• Band 1 (Chambers Asia Pacific - Financial Services Regulation)

• Band 1 (Chambers FinTech Guide)

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in law and an unrestricted Australian or NZ practicing certificate.

• 2+ years’ experience in a FSR team within private practice, an in-house division or relevant regulatory body.

• Relevant regulatory experience covering one or more of the following areas: payment systems regulation, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, consumer credit and retail banking laws, prudential regulation including the   financial accountability regime, and personal property securities legislation.

• Strong technical skills and academic results.

• A curiosity about our clients, and eagerness to build relationships to support the growth and reputation of the practice.

• An ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight timeframes and support our multi-disciplinary matters.

• A friendly and positive approach to mentoring Law Graduates and Law Clerks who rotate through the team.

What you can expect from us:

We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities and effectively manage things within your control.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

For more benefits on offer, such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Carissa Bartels, Recruitment Manager at carissa.bartels@hsf.com.