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Join Macquarie’s Commodities and Global Markets group as a lawyer primarily supporting our Commodity Markets and Financing business in Asia. The division focuses on a diverse range of business activities involving both physical and financial commodities transactions.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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You will support all aspects of the business in Asia, with a focus on trading across a broad range of commodities, structuring of trade finance transactions and supporting businesses to develop commodities financing products and instruments. In addition to providing legal advice to the front office, internal risk and compliance teams, you will also support on regulatory reform and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you offer

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• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in commodities trading and/or finance, gained from within a law firm, financial institution or trading house
• Knowledge of commodity markets and familiarity with derivatives and general finance documentation would be an advantage
• The drive and commitment to succeed alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A keen eye for detail and an excellent standard of work with demonstrated commercial astuteness and the ability to demonstrate quick and sound judgment across a range of complex matters
• Strong working partnerships with stakeholders and clients and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

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

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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 eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day and 5 additional paid Flexi-Leave days per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum and donation matching
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover and additional flexible wellbeing credits
• 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 Commodities and Global Markets

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Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.