Lawyer or Associate Corporate & Commercial (Funds)

• Permanent full-time position
• Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Reward and recognition including competitive remuneration and career progression
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing pro bono and community and diversity and inclusion across our firm

Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: the roleand team

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Lawyer orAssociateto join our Banking & Financial Services section inBrisbane to practice in funds management financial services andcorporate transactions.

Our national Banking & Financial Services section hasapproximately 47 team members and this role will work closely witha number of highly regarded Partners and lawyers across thepractice.

Our team has expertise in advising on investment and propertyfunds financial services compliance mergers and acquisitions andother corporate transactions and superannuation. Our HWFunds team is Australias leading investment funds advisoryteam.

In this role you will be:

• assisting with the establishment and operation of funds and fund-related transactions across all asset classes including fund restructures mergers and closures;
• advising on Australian financial services licensing requirements including assisting with licensing applications and variations;
• preparing and reviewing disclosure documents including product disclosure statements and information memoranda;
• undertaking due diligence processes in respect of proposed transactions and disclosure documents;
• reviewing fund-related commercial agreements and advising on arrangements with service providers; and
• working on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

In addition the successful candidate will contribute to thedevelopment of the Banking & Financial Services practice and theFirm by way of:

• participating in marketing and business development (including assisting in seminars and other presentations);
• precedents preparation and review;
• assisting with articles for publication;
• adherence to the firms file management policies; and
• participation in team and section meetings and CPD activities.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• between 2 - 4 years of post-admission experience in funds management and/or financial services law including experience within private practice;*
• enthusiasm for the financial services sector;
• an interest in using innovation to develop the practice;
• excellent technical analytical and drafting skills with keen attention to detail;
• outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• a strong commitment to client service and the ability to manage client relationships;
• a focus on achieving commercial solutions for our clients;
• a willingness and ability to mentor and supervise junior members of the team; and
• initiative and the ability to organise and prioritise effectively.

*Candidates who do not have extensive experience in fundsmanagement and/or financial services law but do have experience incommercial/corporate and/or banking and an enthusiasm for thefinancial services sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

About us

Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. Wedeliver outstanding legal services to corporate public sector andprivate clients both Australian-based and those offshore doingbusiness in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients ourpeople and our communities to thrive.

Hear from our people about what its like to work at Hall &Wilcox: of our recent awards and citations include:

• Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards
• Ranked seventh in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025
• Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
• Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018

We are known for having a great culture that is warm andwelcoming progressive inclusive and supportive and that isunderpinned by our enduring values - known asHallmarks.

We are also renowned for our Smarter Law we look beyond the status quo to thinkdifferently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enablingtechnology challenging business models innovative pricing andcreative resourcing.

We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting andchallenging work and access to great clients. To learn more aboutHall & Wilcox please visit ourwebsite.

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At Hall & Wilcox we are committed to creating and maintaining aworkplace that actively seeks to include welcome and value uniquecontributions of all people. We encourage applications fromcandidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations)age abilities sexual orientation and gender identities.

We are also committed to supporting candidates with disabilityso that every candidate is offered a fair equitable and supportiverecruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or supportto complete your application or if you have any questions pleasecontact Jaimie Monahan Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor atfor a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & WilcoxTalent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact ourpreferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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