Lawyer

Job description

Join our Corporate Legal team, within Macquarie’s Legal and Governance Group, supporting a global financial regulatory practice working across a range of regulatory disciplines including banking & prudential and ESG-related requirements. We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value.

You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future. You will advise on a broad range of financial regulatory matters, including banking and prudential regulation, as well as evolving ESG-related requirements. You will work closely with legal, governance, finance, risk and business stakeholders globally, you will provide strategic legal advice to support the implementation of regulatory developments impacting the group.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute across a diverse portfolio of work, including group structuring initiatives, capital and funding transactions, and broader corporate matters. You will support internal governance, approval and risk management processes for regulatory and transactional matters, instruct and manage relationships with external counsel, including coordinating legal advice across jurisdictions.

In addition, the position provides exposure to transactional work and the opportunity to further develop commercial acumen through close partnership with our finance and treasury teams. 3-5 years’ PQE gained in private practice or an in-house environment, with experience or a strong interest in financial regulation and general corporate or banking & finance transactional environment.

A high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment whilst proactively taking ownership for projects and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills, capable of quickly understanding and conveying complex legal and regulatory issues, including ability to effectively influence senior management and stakeholders.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include: 1 wellbeing leave day per year

Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations Access to a wide range of salary packaging options Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role

Reimbursement for work from home equipment Our Legal and Governance Group is a global, dynamic and independent group of lawyers, governance professionals and technical specialists that protect and represent the interests of Macquarie, our businesses and our people.

Our teams are at the forefront of Macquarie, undertaking cutting edge legal and governance work to support business outcomes. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.