Legal Consultant – Derivatives, Structured Finance, Debt / Equity Capital Markets and Securitisation lawyer (6+ PQE) – Australia
Peerpoint is A&O; Shearman's global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O; Shearman practice groups or directly with clients.
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About the role
We are currently seeking derivatives, structured finance, debt/equity capital markets and securitisation lawyers to join Peerpoint.
If you have technical experience in the following areas, we are keen to hear from you:
OTC derivatives (swaps, forwards, options) - transactional and advisory work
Securitisations (synthetic and cash)
Regulatory developments
Structured equity financing/corporate equity derivatives
Structured credit transactions
Structured commodities
Fixed income investments
Debt capital markets
Equity capital markets
Candidates could be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne and Perth or remote working arrangements may also be considered.
Successful applicants will:
Have the right to work and reside in Australia
Be qualified to practice in Australia and have an unrestricted (unsupervised)



practicing certificate or the ability to obtain the same
Have a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience within a law firm akin to A&O; Shearman and/or ranked top tier in your area of expertise
Have a willingness to engage with Peerpoint as a casual employee or via an Independent Legal Practice
Have strong technical knowledge and ideally recent Australian experience (although the latter is not strictly necessary)
Be a self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant
Be adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments, or open to working in the same
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
Be client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
Have robust commercial/business acumen
Be resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
Have advanced organisational skills and diplomacy
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Consulting and Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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📌 Legal Consultant – Derivatives, Structured Finance, Debt / Equity Capital Markets And Securitis[...] (Victoria)
🏢 Peerpoint
📍 Victoria