CNM Legal is a specialist corporate law firm based in the Brisbane CBD. We work with companies in the financial services and funds management industry.

Our culture

We are a friendly, close-knit team. While we take our work seriously, we maintain a relaxed and down-to-earth working environment. We offer a supportive culture where team members work closely together, learn from one another and are given the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility.

The role and duties

This is a permanent full-time role suited to either:

a law graduate currently undertaking Practical Legal Training through the College of Law; or

a final-year law student who has the capacity to work full time while completing their remaining subjects.

The role will involve substantive legal work, primarily in relation to Australian financial services licensing and financial services regulation.

- preparing and assisting with Australian financial services licence applications and variations
- undertaking legal and regulatory research
- preparing licensing and compliance documentation
- assisting with ASIC correspondence and regulatory submissions
- drafting client correspondence and legal documents
- reviewing legislation, regulatory guidance and client materials




- assisting lawyers with financial services and funds management matters more broadly

The role will suit someone who is proactive, reliable, commercially minded and interested in developing a career in financial services law.

Subject to performance, the position offers a pathway to a graduate lawyer role and, following admission, progression within the firm.

Additional qualifications or studies in commerce, accounting or finance will be highly regarded given the nature of the work we do.

Key capabilities

- strong organisational, time management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
- excellent attention to detail
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- sound legal research and analytical skills
- the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- robust Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Outlook
- the ability to work autonomously while also contributing effectively as part of a small team
- a genuine interest in corporate, financial services and regulatory law

Full-time equivalent remuneration of $70,000–$76,000 inclusive of superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.

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📌 Law graduate/ Law clerk (Brisbane)
🏢 CNM Legal
📍 Brisbane