About JANA
We are here for one reason: People. Together with our clients, we can change the lives of millions of Australians for the better.

JANA is a leading investment consulting firm with offices in Melbourne & Sydney. We provide investment advisory consulting to over 85 institutional clients, including superannuation funds, charities, insurers, foundations, and endowment funds. Our services include asset allocation, manager research and selection, and investment strategy advice. We foster close relationships with each client to understand their needs and identify unique investment opportunities for their benefit.

Your new role
The focus of this role is to provide legal services to ensure the business operates within its risk management framework, maintains compliance with all applicable laws, and that its contractual framework meets JANA’s commercial goals.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract role, located in our Melbourne office, reporting to the Head of Legal.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Negotiating and reviewing contracts with clients and third-party providers
- Providing technical input on regulatory and legal questions, particularly in relation to JANA’s investment trust platform
- Working autonomously on complex legal matters, with support from the Head of Legal as required
- Building trust and respect with internal staff while positively representing JANA’s brand when dealing with external stakeholders
- Maintaining professional and technical knowledge through ongoing education, qualified publications and industry networks

About you
Equally challenging and rewarding, this opportunity is perfect for someone with:





- Tertiary qualifications in law and a current practicing certificate
- 7+ years’ experience in legal and/or compliance within financial services
- A solid understanding of financial services laws, ideally with exposure to funds management or superannuation
- Proven experience and expertise in contract negotiation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to work autonomously on complex matters with sound, independent judgement

Being part of the team at JANA is just the beginning
At JANA, we offer rewarding careers for outstanding professionals where you will receive recognition based on your performance. Further to this, JANA also provides the following benefits for its people:

- Flexible work options
- Generous leave provisions including sick, carer’s, and parental leave options to support our people when they need it most
- An annual Volunteer Day to contribute to your favourite charity or community cause
- Regular health and wellbeing seminars and activities as part of our Health and Wellbeing program
- Monthly reward and recognition program
- Employee Assistance Program and flu vaccines

At JANA, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.



JANA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.

Applications will only be considered from candidates with the appropriate working rights in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check before commencement of employment. JANA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.

Don’t meet every single requirement but excited about this role? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the criteria. Here at JANA, we’re passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team, one where people can be their authentic selves. We believe diversity of thought, experience and background strengthens our long-term excellence, ultimately ensuring prosperity for the millions of people we represent. So we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria. You just might be a great fit for another role if not this one!

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📌 Senior Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 JANA Investment Advisers
📍 Sydney