Company Overview
Leading financial services organisation operating across investments, funds management and life insurance, supporting millions of customers across Australia and New Zealand. The business is experiencing continued growth and offers lawyers the opportunity to work on complex, commercially focused matters in a dynamic workplace.
Role Overview
Joining a high-performing Corporate Legal team, you will provide legal advice across investments, funds management, life insurance, superannuation and broader financial services matters. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll support strategic business initiatives, product development, regulatory matters, investments and commercial transactions while helping the business navigate a complex regulatory environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide commercially focused legal advice across investments, funds management and life insurance matters
Partner with senior stakeholders to identify risks and deliver practical legal solutions
Support product development and distribution activities across the business
Advise on transactions, investments and strategic initiatives
Interpret and communicate complex legal and regulatory requirements
Provide guidance on governance, compliance and regulatory obligations
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
Drive continuous improvement across legal processes and practices
Skills & Experience
Qualified lawyer with 3–7 years PQE




Prior investments or funds management legal experience is essential
Experience within financial services, ideally with exposure to life insurance or superannuation
Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide pragmatic legal advice
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Unrestricted practising certificate
Open to first movers from private practice with relevant funds management or investments experience
What's on Offer
Broad and varied in-house legal role across investments, funds management and life insurance
Opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders and key stakeholders
Exposure to strategic transactions, product development and regulatory matters
Strong platform for career development within financial services
Up to $220k package including super
Sydney or Melbourne location
Hybrid working model – 2 days per week in the office
Open to high-calibre lawyers looking to make their first move from private practice
This role will suit a commercially‐minded lawyer who enjoys partnering with the business, navigating complex legal issues and delivering practical solutions in a fast-paced financial services environment.
We're committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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