An exciting opportunity is available for a Lawyer or Senior Associate with specialist Financial Services Regulatory experience to join a leading Corporate Advisory team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality regulatory and corporate advisory matters for an impressive portfolio of clients across the financial services sector.

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team providing practical and commercially focused advice to fund managers, financial planners, stockbrokers, payment providers and foreign financial services providers.

The Team The Corporate Advisory team advises boards and senior leaders on complex regulatory environments and high-stakes transactions, delivering tailored advice aligned with clients' commercial objectives. The team works across a diverse range of industries, including resources and renewables, technology, life sciences, healthcare and financial services.

The practice has particular expertise in the small to mid-cap market and takes a hands-on, partner-led approach to client service. You will work collaboratively with lawyers across the firm, gaining exposure to sophisticated matters and developing strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.

The Role

We are seeking a capable and motivated Lawyer or Senior Associate to join the Financial Services Regulatory practice.

You will work across a broad range of financial services matters, including drafting and reviewing fund constitutions and trust deeds, disclosure documents, authorised representative agreements, investment management agreements, compliance plans, financial services guides and AML/CTF programs.

You will also advise financial services clients on regulatory issues affecting wholesale and retail funds, payment providers and other financial service providers. The role will provide exposure to AML/CTF compliance matters and the acquisition and disposal of funds management and financial services businesses.





The role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your financial services regulatory expertise while working on sophisticated matters for a diverse client base within a supportive and high-performing team.

Responsibilities include:

- Drafting and reviewing fund constitutions, trust deeds and other financial services documentation.
- Preparing and advising on disclosure documents, financial services guides, compliance plans and authorised representative agreements.
- Advising on AML/CTF compliance programs and broader financial services regulatory requirements.
- Advising wholesale and retail funds, payment providers and other financial service providers.
- Advising on investment management agreements and other commercial arrangements.
- Assisting with the acquisition and disposal of funds management and financial services businesses.
- Building trusted client relationships and delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice.

Requirements:

- At least 4 years' post-admission experience.
- Strong experience in financial services regulation, AML/CTF and broader corporate advisory work.
- Solid technical expertise and the ability to apply complex regulatory requirements in a practical and commercial manner.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine client-focused approach.
- The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of client service.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A genuine interest in continuing to develop a long-term career in financial services law.

Contact For further information, please contact Lucia at [email protected]. To take your application one step further, register your details via the 'Register Now' button on our website to be added directly to our database. Visit www.montgomeryadvisory.com.au.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive recruitment process for all candidates. If you require adjustments or assistance to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected].

📌 Lawyer - Financial Corporate Advisory & Services Regulatory (Southern Sydney)
🏢 Montgomery Advisory
📍 Southern Sydney