Senior AssociateSpecial Counsel - MA - Superannuation Life Insurance Funds Management
Senior AssociateSpecial Counsel - MA - Superannuation Life Insurance Funds Management
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Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Mergers and Acquisitions team specialising in Superannuation Life Insurance and Funds Management.
There is flexibility as to the location of this role and as such applications from candidates seeking to work in a centre outside of Sydney will be considered.
About the role
King & Wood Mallesons is known for its market leading financial services practice. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in our financial services team with a focus on superannuation insurance financial advice and funds management. You will be working alongside two market leading partners Nathan Hodge and Sarah Yu.
KWMs clients span major banks and wealth management institutions super funds (industry retail and public sector) insurers (life and general) investment managers and administrators and various service providers. Our team is established growing collegiate and high performing.
We have worked on some of Australia and Asias most complex and industry defining transactions and act for the regions largest and most significant superannuation funds insurers and major financial institutions. This role will be varied and interesting and will include acting and advising on:
* Transactions both in our speciality areas (eg share sales as well as SFTs and insurance schemes) as well as more broadly across the firm
* Advisory all aspects of advisory work for our clients such as:
Optimising organisational structures
Governance
All aspects of a product lifecycle
Arrangements with material service providers
New regulatory developments and technology
Operational and disclosure
Investments
Financial advice
* Regulatory issues and solutions
* Dispute resolution
Our work requires someone who thrives in an environment where they will be constantly learning and doing a variety of work including advisory drafting and transactional work. We work closely with specialists from other practice groups across the whole firm.
Who is our ideal candidate
You will:
have experience in a similar environment
thrive on challenges continuous learning and improvement
have excellent analytical communication and research skills to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice
be focused on understanding our clients commercial needs and have demonstrated excellence in client service you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients
be team focused to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal and external relationships
be enthusiastic to be involved in business development activities participating in industry related programs and developing strategic relationships and networks
have first rate experience of drafting documents
Who are we
A firm born in Asia underpinned by world class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 29global locations we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our fullservice offering combines unmatched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Why work with us
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.
As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.
How to apply
Please apply by selecting the apply now link below and completing an online application form.
For further information on this role please contact Neil Street on
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome value support and harness the positive benefits that peoples different life experiences bring especially as they relate to gender sexual orientation culture faith disability and life stages.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
All job applications must be submitted through kwm LinkedIn or an authorised agency applications through any other third party websites will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
