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Senior Associate — Financial Services Regulation, Sydney

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Experienced regulatory lawyer sought for a senior associate role in a national financial services regulatory team based in Sydney. The role involves advising local and international clients across banking, non-bank lending, payments, fintech and related areas on non-contentious regulatory matters and upcoming reform.

You will work within a close-knit, multidisciplinary team on high‑profile, technically complex mandates, contributing practical advice on payments, consumer credit, prudential issues, financial crime and digital asset matters.

The team offers structured development, mentoring and exposure to cross-border work, with a focus on professional growth, wellbeing and innovation including emerging technologies such as AI.

  • Proven senior associate experience in financial services regulation in private practice, in‑house or a regulator.
  • Practical regulatory expertise in one or more of: payments, fintech, financial crime, consumer credit, retail/wholesale banking, prudential regulation or digital assets.
  • Unrestricted Australian or New Zealand practising certificate and strong academic record.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and support multi‑disciplinary matters.
  • Commitment to mentoring junior team members and an interest in technology and innovation.

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