The Company Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a well-established Australian funds management business with a strong reputation and a diversified portfolio across private credit and property investment.
Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business has built a successful boutique operation with a strong focus on professionalism, integrity and long-term relationships.
Representing an opportunity to join a collaborative and high-calibre team in a senior in-house capacity and with direct access to and collaboration with both the CEO and Board, this is a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of the business.
This is a permanent part-time position working three days per week, offering genuine flexibility for an experienced lawyer seeking to maintain a rewarding legal career within a outstanding business.
The Role Reporting directly into senior management, the appointed candidate will take on a broad and commercially focused in-house legal role covering generalist legal, regulatory and governance matters across the business.
They will act as a trusted legal adviser to the CEO, Board and wider management team and will provide practical advice across commercial contracts, funds management, lending and property investment activities.
Key responsibilities will include: Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice to management and the Board.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
Supporting private credit, lending and property investment transactions Reviewing and updating investor and fund documentation.
Advising on AFSL, managed investment scheme and broader financial services regulatory requirements.




Supporting the company's compliance and risk framework.
Monitoring regulatory developments and advising management on relevant changes.
Managing external legal advisers where specialist advice is required.
Supporting Board and governance processes.
Assisting with corporate matters, strategic projects and other legal issues as they arise.
This broad remit also includes the opportunity for the successful candidate to help the business develop exposure to areas such as AML/CTF compliance, company secretarial and broader governance responsibilities, although prior experience in these areas is not essential.
This then is a genuinely hands-on role where the successful candidate will be a trusted voice within the business.
Using sound judgement they will work autonomously and as a business enabler, to provide practical advice to a responsive audience.
Your Profile You will be an experienced Australian lawyer with a current practising certificate and ideally circa 5 or more years' post-admission experience, gained within financial services, funds management, lending, property or another regulated or allied environment.
In addition, you will bring: Strong commercial legal experience,



including contract drafting and negotiation An understanding of AFSL and financial services regulatory obligations Exposure to funds management, managed investment schemes or investment/lending structures Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice Experience working with senior executives, Boards and external advisers Excellent written and verbal communication skills The confidence to operate autonomously within a boutique environment In addition to the above, some experience across compliance or company secretarial matters would be advantageous but is not essential.
Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys being close to the business, building trusted relationships and having a genuine impact on making a good company even better.
You may be looking to return to an in-house legal career in a part-time capacity, step back into the workforce in a meaningful capacity, or simply find a senior role that provides greater flexibility without compromising the quality of the work.
What is on Offer Permanent part-time position - three days per week.
Genuine flexibility and work-life balance.
Senior, commercially focused in-house legal role.
Direct access to the CEO and Board Broad exposure across legal, funds management, lending and investment matters.
Opportunity to work within a respected, long-established boutique financial services business.
A role where your experience and judgement will be highly valued.
The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution without the demands of a traditional five-day corporate role.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Permanent Part Time Role (Melbourne)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Melbourne