Senior Legal Counsel - Funds

We are partnering with a globally recognised institutional investment manager with billions in funds under management across infrastructure, debt investments, private equity and listed equities.

The Role

This is a growth role that will see you reporting into the Head of Legal for the Funds team and work with a number of experienced funds and corporate M&A lawyers within the broader team.

Deal Execution & Structuring: Advising on the establishment, structuring and ongoing management of investment funds across multiple asset classes

Documentation: Reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, limited partnership agreements (LPAs), unit trusts, constitutions, IM's, PDS's, subscription agreements and shareholders' agreements.

Product Development: Supporting the structuring and delivery of investment products to global wholesale investors.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in different jurisdictions, particularly for alternative investment funds.

Governance: Providing guidance on governance frameworks and managing investor relations from a legal perspective.

Ideal Candidate

• 8+ years’ PQE gained within a leading law firm or sophisticated financial services/investment management environment
• Strong experience advising on investment funds, managed funds, private markets or institutional investment products
• Deep understanding of Australian financial services regulation and investment structures
• Exposure to offshore fund regimes and cross-border fundraising activity will be highly regarded
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management capability
• Commercially pragmatic mindset with the ability to operate closely with business teams in a fast-paced environment

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Gray at ***email_hidden*** or call 0412 427 086.