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 andidentifyunique investment opportunities for their benefit.

Your new role

The focus of this role is to provide legal services to ensure the businessoperateswithin its risk management framework,maintainscompliance with all applicable laws, and that its contractual framework meets JANA’s commercial goals.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract role,locatedin 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 asrequired
- Building trust and respect with internal staff while positivelyrepresentingJANA’s brand when dealing with external stakeholders
- Maintaining skilled and technical knowledge through ongoing education, professionalpublicationsand 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.

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📌 Senior Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 JANA Investment Advisers
📍 New South Wales