A leading global investment bank is seeking an accomplished
Assistant General Counsel
to join its high-performing APAC Legal function in Sydney.
This organisation is widely recognised for delivering sophisticated advisory, capital markets and trading solutions to corporates, financial sponsors and institutional investors worldwide. With a truly international platform and a strong reputation for execution excellence, it offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the front of global markets.
The Opportunity
This is a rare and highly differentiated in-house role, offering direct exposure to live transactions and market activity across
Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Sales & Trading and Research
.
Operating within a deliberately lean legal team and reporting directly to the Head of Legal, Australia, you will act as a true business partner—working closely with front-office stakeholders and contributing to the execution of complex, high-value transactions across Australia and internationally.
You will play a pivotal role as a trusted legal adviser, with significant autonomy and visibility, supporting both domestic and cross-border mandates while helping shape the legal and regulatory framework of the Australian business.
Role Responsibilities
In this commercially focused and hands-on role, key responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic legal advice on Equity Capital Markets transactions, including IPOs, secondary raisings, placements and other equity offerings
Supporting public and private M&A; transactions, including takeover bids, schemes of arrangement and strategic advisory matters
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating transaction documentation across ECM and M&A; matters
Advising Sales & Trading and Research teams on regulatory, market conduct and transactional issues
Interpreting and applying Australian securities law, including the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules, within a commercial context




Supporting cross-border transactions and collaborating with global stakeholders across APAC, the US and EMEA
Managing and supervising external counsel across jurisdictions
Identifying emerging legal and regulatory risks and delivering clear, pragmatic solutions
Monitoring regulatory developments and contributing to internal policies, training and legal frameworks
Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and the Head of Legal on strategic legal and risk matters
Skills & Experience
You will be a high-calibre legal professional with:
Approximately
6–10+ years' PQE
, ideally gained within a top-tier law firm or leading international practice, and/or in-house within an investment banking or global markets environment
Robust Equity Capital Markets experience
, including IPOs and equity raisings, with additional exposure to
M&A;
A solid understanding of
Australian financial services regulation
, including the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules
Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, transaction-driven environments, advising on live deals
Exceptional drafting, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
A commercially astute, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple complex matters concurrently
The confidence and judgement to operate as a
second-in-command
within a lean legal team
Why This Role?
This opportunity offers:
High visibility and direct access to senior decision-makers
Genuine breadth across investment banking, capital markets, trading and research
Close alignment with front-office teams and live transactions
A non-hierarchical, agile legal environment with meaningful autonomy
A compelling pathway for career progression within a global platform
This role is ideally suited to a top-tier ECM lawyer seeking to transition in-house without losing proximity to transactions, or an experienced in-house banking lawyer looking to broaden their exposure across a full-service investment bank.
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📌 Assistant General Counsel | Corporate M&A | Global Investment Bank (New South Wales)
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