Mars Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a leading global investment bank to hire it's first in-house Legal Counsel based in Perth. As the organisation establishes and expands its Australian-based capital markets platform, this role will play a critical part in supporting investment banking, equity capital markets, research, and sales & trading activities, while shaping the legal and governance framework of a newly established Australian entity.

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel based in London, you will be responsible for providing legal and corporate governance support across a broad range of capital markets activities. This is a rare opportunity to build and influence the legal function from the ground up while partnering directly with front-office teams and senior management.

Key responsibilities:

- Providing legal advice on equity capital markets (ECM) transactions and investment banking mandates, particularly within the metals and mining sector.
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating engagement letters, terms of business, supplier agreements and other commercial contracts.
- Acting as Company Secretary and supporting the corporate governance requirements of the Australian business.
- Advising on applicable laws, regulations and market rules, including the Corporations Act, ASIC regulatory requirements and ASX Listing Rules.
- Partnering with Investment Banking, Research, Sales & Trading, Compliance and Operational teams on strategic business initiatives.
- Supporting the development and implementation of legal policies, frameworks and governance processes.
- Managing relationships with external counsel and other professional advisors.
- Assisting with regulatory matters, disputes,



investigations and escalation of legal risks where required.
- Collaborating with global legal teams across multiple jurisdictions to deliver practical and commercially focused legal solutions.

Key Requirements:

- 4+ years' post-qualification experience gained within private practice and/or an in-house legal role in financial services, investment banking or capital markets.
- Admission to practice law in Australia.
- Strong knowledge of Australian financial services regulation and capital markets frameworks.
- Experience supporting ECM, investment banking, corporate advisory or broader financial markets activities.
- Familiarity with ASIC regulations, ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer:

- Opportunity to become the first legal hire for a newly established Australian business.
- Broad exposure across investment banking, ECM, research, sales & trading and corporate governance.
- Significant interaction with international legal and business teams across North America, Europe and Asia.
- High-profile capital markets work with a strong focus on the resources and mining sector.
- A genuine chance to influence strategy, governance and business growth from an early stage.

This is a unique chance in Perth for an ambitious legal professional seeking a highly visible role with international exposure and the opportunity to help build and shape a growing capital markets franchise in Australia.

Reach out to Abbey at Mars Recruitment for a confidential chat- ••••@marsrecruitment.com.au

📌 Legal Counsel (Perth relocation) (Melbourne)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Melbourne