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About the Role
As Legal Counsel (2-4 PQE) at CMC Markets, you will be a key contributor within a fast-paced financial technology environment, providing critical legal support that influences strategic decisions across our operations in Australia and New Zealand. Based in our Barangaroo office, you’ll engage in a broad range of legal matters, from contract negotiation and regulatory compliance to supporting high-impact strategic initiatives. This is a true generalist role that offers exceptional opportunities for professional development. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the legal landscape of both our CFD and stockbroking businesses, deepening your expertise in financial services regulation while enhancing your commercial insight. It’s an ideal opportunity for a legal professional looking to grow within a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Report to, assist and maintain a close working relationship with Senior Legal Counsel APAC and the APAC Legal Team, in order to support the wider APAC Senior Management team to deliver the strategic objectives of the region whether through every day transactional or strategic project work.
- Review and negotiation of a range of contracts for various vendors engaged by CMC Markets across the region, requiring strong skills in contract review and legal analysis.
- General advice in response to regulatory matters (including financial services and privacy law) and ad hoc matters.
- Assist with the management and review of CMC Markets legal disclosure documents and other terms for both the CFD and stockbroking businesses in Australia, New Zealand and any new jurisdiction from time to time.
- Work closely with various parts of the APAC business including Partners, Compliance, Disputes, Marketing and HR.
- Liaise with the APAC Legal Team and globally, where relevant, to ensure that knowledge and relevant information is shared.
Requirements
- 2–4 PQE with an unrestricted practising certificate.
- Strong foundation in corporate and commercial law.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex legal issues to a non-legal audience.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Must be eligible to work in Australia permanently.
Skills
- Contract review
- Legal analysis
- Organisational skills
- Analytical skills
- Negotiation skills
Location
- Barangaroo office
Work Type
- Five days in the office
Experience Level
- 2-4 PQE
Benefits
- Accrue 5 additional annual leave entitlements each year called My Days
- 5 extra annual leave days once you pass 12 months
- Birthday off
- Free annual charity day
- $0 trades for all domestic and international equity orders
- Continuous learning and development offering
- Unlimited access to a dedicated benefits & wellbeing hub
- Save money through various retailer discounts
- Free breakfast cereals, condiments, and coffee
- Culture club activities
About the Company
- CMC Markets’ company vision is providing the ultimate trading experience.
- Global leader in CFD trading and share investing.
- Company is growing through global expansion and product offering.
Equal Opportunity
- An equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work.
- Value differences and unique perspectives, seek them out and invite them in, because it leads to better outcomes for everyone.