An exciting opportunity has become available in Sydney CBD for an experienced lawyer with 2-5 years’ PAE to join a cohesive legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will work across a wide range of transactions for an international, award-winning investment management company. Day to day you will be involved in managing disputes, providing ad-hoc legal advice and handling general corporate matters nationally.

Role purpose:

• Provide a high standard of support to the General Counsel and Head of Compliance.
• Lead contract negotiations and general commercial contracts.
• Advise the business with respect to regulatory requirements.
• Protect the commercial interests of the business’s key stakeholders including clients, employee and shareholders.

Required experience and qualifications:

• Commercially minded and able to perform in a fast-paced role
• Experience with applications in Microsoft office
• Sound knowledge of financial products and tax experience (favourable, but not essential)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a good level of autonomy.
• A strong interest and experience in listed equity markets.
• Experience within the Hedge Fund industry preferable, but not essential.

 Essential Requirements

• Law degree and Australian unrestricted practicing certificate
• Minimum two year’s post-qualified experience gained in a law firm or as in-house counsel

What they offer

A progressive workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a culture that promotes inclusion, diversity and employee well-being.