Legal Counsel - Funds/M&A 3 + PQE

We are partnering with a leading investment manager responsible for billions in funds under management spanning infrastructure, debt investments, private equity and listed equities.
The Role
This is a growth-focused opportunity reporting directly to the General Counsel. You will work closely with a team of experienced funds and corporate M&A lawyers.
Key responsibilities include:
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, including limited partnership agreements (LPAs), unit trusts, constitutions, Information Memoranda (IMs), Product Disclosure Statements (PDSs), subscription agreements and shareholders’ agreements.Corporate M&A: Supporting corporate M&A transactions and investments.Product Development: Assisting with the structuring and delivery of investment products to global wholesale investors.Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions, with a particular focus on alternative investment funds.Governance: Providing guidance on governance frameworks and managing investor relations from a legal perspective.
The Ideal Candidate
3 + years’ PQE gained in a leading law firm or a sophisticated financial services/investment management environment.Strong experience advising on investment funds, managed funds or private equity transactions.Exposure to offshore fund regimes and cross-border fundraising activity will be highly regarded.Retail fund experience will place you at a distinct advantage.A commercially pragmatic mindset, with the ability to work closely with business teams in a fast-paced environment.
Contact
If you are a governance professional looking for your next career step, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover note to Morgan Elder at morgan@wolfwilliams.com.au or call 0415 914 803 for a confidential discussion.