An prospect has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded, Australian property development and construction group.

Responsibilities

Funds Management
Advise on fund structures, managed investment schemes, AFSL obligations and responsible entity requirements.
Manage regulatory compliance, licensing obligations and ASIC requirements.
Undertake the appointed role of AML/CTF Compliance Officer.
Support capital raising, investor onboarding, fund establishment and restructures.
Advise on fund documentation and investment arrangements.

Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance
Handle company secretarial functions across the corporate group, including ASIC lodgements and statutory registers.
Prepare board and shareholder papers, resolutions and minutes.
Oversee entity establishment, corporate structures and officeholder changes.
Advise on corporate governance, directors' duties and regulatory obligations.

Corporate
Provide general corporate, commercial and structuring advice.
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and financing documentation.




Advise on property acquisitions, development transactions and joint venture arrangements
Work with senior stakeholders, financial institutions and external advisers on transactions and legal matters.

The Ideal Candidate
5+ years' post-admission experience, gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team.
Experience in funds management, managed investment schemes and investment structures.
Knowledge of AFSL obligations, responsible entity requirements and ASIC regulatory compliance.
Exposure to property transactions, development projects and project finance.
Experience/and is interest with company secretarial and corporate governance matters.
Sound understanding of the Corporations Act.
Solid drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Contact

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Sam Gray on email_hidden or View phone number on au.fitly.work.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel Corporate/funds/co Sec Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Wolf and Williams
📍 Australia