At Gilbert + Tobin, we don't just keep pace with the market — we shape it.
We are trusted by Australia's leading banks, insurers, fintechs and funds to advise on their most complex regulatory challenges, particularly in an environment of heightened enforcement, accountability and regulatory change.
Our work sits at the intersection of law, policy, enforcement and innovation, giving our lawyers exposure that goes beyond traditional advisory work.
What sets us apart from other top-tier firms:
Earlier responsibility on high-impact matters
Direct access to leading partners and clients
A genuinely collaborative, non-hierarchical culture
A focus on developing commercial, strategic regulatory lawyers
If you're a 2-5 year PQE Lawyer looking to accelerate your career in financial services regulation — this is where you do it.
The team
You'll join the Financial Services Regulation team led by Silvana Wood , a recognised market leader in financial services regulation.
Silvana is widely regarded as one of Australia's leading advisors on director and senior executive accountability, governance and regulatory risk. She advises major banks, insurers and superannuation funds on their most complex regulatory issues, including licensing, conduct obligations and engagement with regulators.
Her practice is distinguished by:
Deep expertise in the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) and Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR)
Leading regulatory advice, investigations and remediation programs
Extensive experience working with ASIC and APRA on prudential and conduct breaches
A background in enforcement, including experience at the UK Financial Conduct Authority, advising on enforcement actions against institutions and senior executives




Silvana's team operates across the full spectrum of financial services work — from front-end compliance and advisory to investigations and strategic regulatory matters. You'll work closely with a partner who is not only technically outstanding but deeply invested in mentoring and developing high-performing lawyers.
This is a great opportunity for high-potential lawyers looking to:
Build deep technical expertise
Gain early responsibility and client exposure
Accelerate progression in a top-tier environment
This is a broad, high-impact financial services regulatory role spanning advisory, investigations, transactions and reform.
You can expect exposure to:
Core Regulatory Advisory
AFSL/ACL licensing, Chapter 7 obligations, DDO and breach reporting
Consumer law, claims handling and unfair contract terms
APRA authorisation and prudential regulation
Governance & Accountability
FAR / BEAR implementation and governance frameworks
Executive accountability, remuneration and consequence management
Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement
Acting on internal and regulatory investigations involving director and senior executive conduct and accountability
Strategic advice on ASIC and APRA enforcement matters and supervisory engagement
Supporting internal investigations, remediation programs and regulator interactions
Risk & Compliance Transformation
Designing and uplifting compliance frameworks, policies and controls
Advising on large-scale regulatory change and remediation programs
Regulatory Reform
Payments reform, AML/CTF, privacy and digital regulation
Strategic advice on regulatory change and implementation




Transactions & Strategic Projects
Advising on financial services regulatory aspects of M&A;, capital raisings and corporate transactions
Regulatory due diligence, structuring and post-acquisition integration
Advising fintechs and payment providers navigating the evolving regulatory perimeter
Exposure to emerging areas including digital assets and payments regulation
Why this role is different
Compared to similar roles at other top-tier firms, this opportunity offers:
True breadth across advisory + investigations + transactions
Meaningful involvement in regulator-facing matters
Direct exposure to senior decision-makers and accountability frameworks
A faster path to career progression
The opportunity to work on market-leading regulatory work
About you
Experience in financial services regulation (2-5years PQE)
Strong grounding in key regulatory frameworks
Excellent drafting and analytical skills
A proactive and commercially minded approach
What We Offer
Direct mentoring from a market-leading partner
High-quality, complex work from day one
Clear progression pathways
Culture & Flexibility
Flexible working arrangements
A genuinely inclusive and supportive culture
Strong team connection and social environment
Top-of-market remuneration
26 weeks paid parental leave
Additional annual leave
Gym, wellness and lifestyle perks
Modern, light-filled Sydney office
Join Us
If you want to work on market-leading financial services regulatory matters, gain exposure to high-profile investigations and transactions, and accelerate your career in a top-tier team — we'd love to hear from you.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
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📌 Lawyer, Financial Services Regulation (New South Wales)
🏢 Gilbert + Tobin
📍 New South Wales