Lawyer – Corporate/Financial Services (Sydney)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 185 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. We have expanded to build a national presence and our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged from inception.

About the role

Our Sydney-based Corporate and Financial Services team is seeking a Lawyer to join our growing practice. This role offers a diverse mix of corporate and financial services work, with a particular focus on primary sectors in the financial services market including investment funds, managed investments, banking, payments in and insurance products and services with a particular interest in the digital economy including digital assets, and related broader corporate/commercial matters.

This role will see you supporting in the delivery of high-quality, practical advice across areas such as:

• Chapter 7 (Financial Services regime) and Part 5C (managed investment schemes) of the Corporations Act

• Financial services licensing, compliance, governance and disclosure

• AML/CTF obligations and compliance

• Banking and Payments including digital economy Fundraising and licensing matters

• Emerging fintech and digital assets and such as crypto

• Advising clients on the development and launch of innovative financial products and solutions.

• Leading edge market developments such as ESG and greenwashing

You’ll gain exposure to a variety of regulatory frameworks and regulators in the financial markets, have the opportunity to work directly with clients, and contribute to our innovative approach to service delivery—leveraging technology to provide efficient, tailored legal solutions.

This role offers the chance to develop expertise across multiple areas under the mentorship of a close knit and senior legal team who are specialists in their respective financial services sectors, work with high-profile clients, and build a strong commercial grounding in both corporate and financial services law.

About you

We welcome applications from lawyers who are newly admitted or have up to 2 years’ post-admission experience. Prior experience in financial services or corporate law is valued but not essential—what matters most is an interest in regulatory, compliance, and corporate work with demonstrated commercial acumen.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• Admitted to practice as a lawyer in Australia or NZ

• Genuinely interested in corporate and financial services regulation

• Keen to develop expertise in banking, payments, funds and the investment sector including funds and financial planners

• Comfortable working across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters

• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills

• Commercially minded, curious, and willing to learn in a high-performing team environment

What will we offer you?

Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

How to apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV, covering letter and academic transcripts to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au