Job Description

Greenfields is working with a prominent ASX-listed funds management organisation to appoint a Legal Counsel. This appointment presents an exceptional chance to join a well-regarded, commercially driven in-house legal function supporting a substantial and multifaceted investment platform.

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The position provides meaningful involvement across funds, M&A;, capital structuring, governance and strategic corporate activity, engaging directly with senior leaders across the enterprise.

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The Role

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Reporting into the Head of Legal, you will contribute across a wide spectrum of corporate and funds-related matters within a dynamic, deal-intensive setting. You will be closely involved in significant projects and transactions from inception through to execution, collaborating with internal teams and external advisers to deliver pragmatic and business-aligned legal guidance.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide legal counsel on funds and investment management matters, including managed investment schemes, mandates and capital partner arrangements
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- Assist with M&A; and corporate transactions end-to-end, including structuring, due diligence and completion
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- Advise on capital management initiatives, including equity and debt transactions
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- Support boards and committees on governance matters,



including conflicts and related party issues
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- Prepare and negotiate transaction documents, commercial agreements and governance documentation
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- Proactively assess and mitigate legal risk while working alongside stakeholders and external advisers to facilitate strategic objectives
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About You

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- 7+ years PQE with solid exposure to transactional practice (M&A;, funds management, finance or capital markets) gained within a leading law firm and/or an in-house legal team
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- Well-developed technical, analytical and drafting skills
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- Business-focused with the capacity to distil complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice
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- Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and cultivating effective working relationships
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- Structured and methodical in approach, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Funds Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
📍 New South Wales