CareerPlan

Legal Counsel - Funds

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Dedicated legal counsel supporting a leading financial services organisation's significant and active investment portfolio.

Role type

Senior IC funds and investments lawyer

Builds

Investment management agreements, transaction documentation, and regulatory compliance for an active investment portfolio

Domain

Financial services / Investment management / Funds

Required skills

Funds and investment management law, investment management agreements, FIRB applications, dispute management, commercial judgement, autonomous operation

Preferred skills

Superannuation, life insurance, broader financial services experience, four-day working week arrangement

Technologies

Legal drafting tools, regulatory databases

Responsibilities

Advise on funds and investment management matters, draft and negotiate investment management agreements, support investment transactions and regulatory matters, manage FIRB applications, handle investment-related disputes and litigation, provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC (3–7+ years PQE)