Job Overview
We are looking for a solicitor with a background in Financial Regulation to join our leading Financial Markets & Regulatory team.
You will be responsible for varied challenging complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market.
In this role you will perform primarily advisory and drafting work for a range of clients including major financial institutions, digital asset platforms, technology firms and government/transnational bodies.
Team
This role will see you work closely with Urszula McCormack, Partner in our Financial Markets & Regulatory Team.
Urszula has a significant focus on technology‐enabled finance, including blockchain, digital assets and payments.
She works with some of the world's largest regulated institutions and transnational bodies, supporting digital economy development in the APAC region, complex legal analysis and large‐scale projects involving major banks, central banks and technology companies.
A particular feature of Urszula's work is that it is routinely cross‐border, providing the opportunity to coordinate matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with Dale Rayner, another senior Partner in the team, who specialises in major bank projects, carbon, digital assets and asset finance.
Responsibilities
Advisory and drafting work for a range of clients, including major financial institutions, digital asset platforms, technology firms and government/transnational bodies.




Provide complex legal analysis and support large‐scale projects involving major banks, central banks and technology companies.
Key Qualifications
Hunger to learn – no prior knowledge in digital assets or other technologies is needed, but deep curiosity is a must.
Passion for the law.
Excellent analytical, communication and research skills.
Ability to distil complex issues into straightforward messages and clear drafting.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities.
Recognised experience gained in a similar environment and keen to work as part of a committed team.
Experience offshore encouraged.
Must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for working in Australia if not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Benefits
Access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes that will support you in achieving your career goals.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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📌 Solicitor - 2-4 Years - Banking & Finance (Financial Markets & Regulation) - Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Mallesons
📍 New South Wales