The Opportunity
Join the Sydney office of a well-regarded, global asset manager as their Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting into the Head of Legal you will provide legally sound commercial advice to investment teams, covering a range of asset classes, both inside and outside of Australia.
This is an opportunity to be part of a long standing, supportive team of senior counsel performing a varied role in a leading asset manager, with hundreds of billions in AUM, and ambitious plans to further their growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. You will be involved in supporting the product development and distribution teams; providing legal advice throughout the product lifecycle.
2. Advising the investment teams on a range of asset classes; including cash, equities, and fixed income.
3. Assisting with fund formation and restructures, drafting and reviewing offer documents, distribution agreements, custody agreements and trust deeds.
4. Negotiating a variety of commercial agreements such as third party supplier agreements to support the procurement team.
5. Providing assistance with regulatory change projects, and being involved in strategic corporate initiatives.
Ideal Candidate
1. Australian legal qualifications and ideally a current Australian practising certificate.
2. Senior lawyer, minimum 10 years PAE, with experience in asset management gained from time spent both inhouse and in private practice.
3. Strong commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate well with staff at all levels in the business.
4. A solid relationship builder, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
5. Solutions focused with the ability to innovate, and adapt.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Olivia Courtney, by emailing oliviacourtney@taylorroot.com.au or call 0292369015.
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