Job Description

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.

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Our culture

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We are a friendly, close-knit team. While we take our work seriously, we maintain a relaxed and down-to-earth working setting. 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.

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The role and duties

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

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

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

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

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- preparing and assisting with Australian financial services licence applications and variations
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- undertaking legal and regulatory research
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- preparing licensing and compliance documentation
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- assisting with ASIC correspondence and regulatory submissions
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- drafting client correspondence and legal documents
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- reviewing legislation, regulatory guidance and client materials
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- assisting lawyers with financial services and funds management matters more broadly
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The role will suit someone who is proactive, reliable, commercially minded and interested in developing a career in financial services law.

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

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

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Key capabilities

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