What role will you play?
As part of a high performing and supportive team, you will provide advice on a diverse and global caseload of litigation and investigation matters across Macquarie Group to a wide range of senior stakeholders ranging from lawyers in Macquarie’s businesses, to compliance, risk, technology, employee relations and security professionals.Your work will include:
- Formulation and execution of litigation strategy;
- Identify and evaluate evidence, including conducting witness interviews and overseeing eDiscovery reviews;
- Preparation and presentation of investigation reports;
- Management of external counsel teams;
- The design and implementation of frameworks that improve the conduct of contentious matters across Macquarie, and related reporting and training activities.
What you offer
- This role is best suited to lawyers with between 5 to 7 years' PQE in private practice (ideally top-tier) advising on complex disputes for highly regulated clients, including financial institutions.
- Significant experience of investigations or enforcement proceedings involving one or more Australian financial regulators e.g. ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC, ACCC.
- Strengths in prioritisation and project management, creative problem-solving, and legal AI proficiency.
- Ability to run matters autonomously, excel under pressure and build trust with 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.
What we offer
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
About the Legal Governance Group
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.Inclusion at Macquarie
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.