Legal Counsel, Investments — The Rocks, Sydney

Investments legal work Our client, a long standing and successful industry Superfund is seeking a mid-level lawyer to join the legal investments team. This is an exciting time to join a leading brand with substantial funds under management and an impressive growth trajectory. The fund invests in private and public markets and cross multiple asset classes domestically and internationally. The role reports to a Managing Counsel and will involve working alongside senior lawyers and supporting portfolio managers to help shape the investment strategy and to ensure the fund’s investment objectives are realised, protected, and conducted appropriately. The focus will be on fund investment related matters and direct investment work. Key responsibilities Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and fund related documentation, IMAs and service agreements Managing legal workstreams for direct infrastructure transactions and direct debt transactions Supporting the broader team on M&A and JV activity Providing advice in connection with regulations, legislation, and regulatory reform Research, and providing training to the business Managing external legal counsel This is an exciting role for an engaging and commercially astute M&A lawyer keen to develop their career with experienced legal and investment teams. Experience and familiarity within a commercial investment and/or finance environment would be well-regarded. Applications welcome from lawyers with 3-4 years’ PQE gained from a commercial law firm or similar in-house environment. Great career development prospects are on offer, as well as flexible working arrangements, higher rate super and a fifth week of annual leave over the Christmas shutdown. For further information on this role, or for general career advice and market insights into the legal in-house, risk, compliance, or corporate governance sectors, please contact Tara Sacks on 0414105140 or email tarasackslegalrecruitment.com.au

Applications close Sunday, 26 May 2024
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