7 August 2026
Key requirements
Approximately 5+ years' post-admission experience in funds management and financial services regulatory law Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act and the AML/CTF Act Experience advising financial institutions, fund managers, fintechs, payment service providers and other financial services participants Exceptional drafting, analytical and communication skills
The role
Gadens is seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ years of experience in Corporate Advisory, specifically focusing on M&A and Financial Services Regulation in Melbourne. This role is for an experienced lawyer to advise clients on complex regulatory matters within the financial services sector.
What you'll do
- Advise clients on a diverse range of complex and strategically important matters
- Support clients through evolving regulatory requirements while helping them achieve their commercial objectives
- Provide financial services regulatory advice
- Advise on funds establishment, structuring and governance
- Handle Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and Australian Credit Licence (ACL) matters
- Draft product disclosure statements and other offer documentation
- Advise on investment management and commercial agreements
- Advise on corporate transactions involving financial services businesses
- Provide AML/CTF regulatory advice and compliance assistance, including AML/CTF program development, independent evaluations, relief applications and training
- Advise on payment system regulation and compliance, including payment facilitation, stored value facilities and other payment products
- Provide digital assets regulation, tokenisation and blockchain advice and product offerings
- Mentor junior lawyers and support staff
What we're looking for
Approximately 5+ years' post-admission experience in funds management and financial services regulatory law
Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act and the AML/CTF Act
Experience advising financial institutions, fund managers, fintechs, payment service providers and other financial services participants
Exceptional drafting, analytical and communication skills
An innovative and commercial mindset and strong client relationship skills
The ability to work collaboratively while managing matters with a high degree of autonomy
Benefits
30 weeks paid parental leave
Superannuation contributions while on parental leave
External coach to support through various stages of parental leave
Support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment
Market-competitive fixed remuneration
Generous incentive program recognising both billable performance and broader contribution
Employee recruitment referral program
Hybrid working arrangements
Flexible working hours
Equipment to support working from home
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of annual leave a year
A gifted day of leave for your birthday month (“Gadens day”)
Regular social events
Employee assistant program
Discounted private health insurance
Annual flu vaccinations
Skin checks
Recognition awards
Access to professional development for all employees
Coaching
Mentoring
Study support for further education
Well-established pro bono program
Staff volunteering initiatives
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Senior Associate | Financial Services | Melbourne
Gadens · 
Melbourne
Melbourne