At Ashurst Reach we have seen consistent demand from Ashurst clients seeking Banking & Finance lawyers in Melbourne. If you are a Banking & Finance lawyer with any of the following skills and you are a seasoned consultant/contract lawyer looking for a fresh approach, or a lawyer thinking of taking the leap to flex-working, get in touch with our Talent Solutions Advisor, Adam Saunders, to find out more.
Skills and Experience needed:
- You are an experienced banking and finance/financial services lawyer
- You have a strong awareness of the legal and regulatory environment affecting corporate lending, insolvency and restructuring and able to provide advice on insolvency and regulatory matters
- You have demonstrated transactional experience including complex finance structures and asset classes, secondary debt trading and insolvency processes and implementation of restructuring and insolvency structures
- You have sound judgment that will enable you to appropriately balance legal, commercial and customer considerations
- You have experience providing advice and support on transactions for clients in Consumer and Industrial, Financial Institutions, Government, Trade, Funds Finance and Acquisition industry groups
- You have sound judgment that will enable you to appropriately balance legal, commercial and customer considerations
- You have specialist experience in derivatives and ISDA documentation, particularly with proficiency in negotiating ISDA Master Agreements
- You are comfortable being involved in derivative negotiations and transaction work including the preparation, review and negotiation of transaction agreements and trading documents
- You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing a steady flow of documentation work across a variety of derivative products
- You have experience in retail migrations and have the ability to advise on bbespoke migration journeys for retail and business customers
- You are familiar with the Corporations Act, Design & Distribution Obligations, ASIC Act, Banking Code of Practice, Privacy Act, ePayments Code)
- You have the ability to advise on ccustomer communications, for compliance with misleading and deceptive obligations and consistency with T&Cs and systems and processes, including reviewing app screens, marketing campaigns, customer communications advising of variations to contracts and FAQ's to support customers through the migration
- You have the ability to advise on the build of new products and application and internet functionality required for migrated customers to use, including drafting T&Cs changes, advising on the build's compliance with regulatory obligations and advising on Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) compliance
- You have the ability to advise on possible warranty and indemnity claims
- You have the ability to advise on the TSA, including advising on change requests and variations
- You have a demonstrated understanding of finance documentation and concepts in the domestic and international markets
- You have experience advising on the implementation of insolvency or restructuring processes
- You are able to identify and manage regulatory and commercial risks
- You have experience drafting and negotiating various finance documents
- You have a strong grasp of relevant laws
- You are comfortable working with and managing engagement with external advisers
- You have the ability to hit the ground running and work autonomously
- You have a minimum of 6 years' experience
- You have the ability to hit the ground running, work autonomously and prioritise
As well as excellent legal experience you will need:
- The right to live and work in Australia (and be based here) and hold or be able to obtain a current practising certificate
- Willingness to engage with Ashurst via an Incorporated Legal Practice or casual employment
Ashurst Reach:
- Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals.
- As an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.
- We work with clients in all major cities in Australia. Most roles are hybrid and we can work with you to find a role that suits you in terms of numbers of days/hours worked.
Why join Ashurst Reach?
Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier and in-house lawyers the flexibility to choose how they work. Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.
We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.
There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:
- Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
- Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
- Top-tier support - Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
What to do now:
If you have the skills and experience required please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application. If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Adam Saunders, our Talent Solutions Advisor, at [email protected]
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