Legal Counsel

Description

The Legal Counsel will work closely across the leadership and investment teams, supporting day-to-day transaction execution, structuring, documentation and legal risk management. The position is suited to someone with a strong grounding in banking and finance, ideally with exposure to property financing and construction-related transactions.

• Assist with funds management, regulatory matters and compliance activities where required.
• Manage external counsel to ensure high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Advise on structuring, execution and allocation of risk within financing arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate mandates, confidentiality agreements, fee letters, trustee appointments and supporting documentation.
• Support private credit transactions from term sheet through to settlement, including reviewing and negotiating loan agreements, security documents and ancillary contracts.
• Collaborate daily with investment, analyst and senior management teams on strategic and commercial decisions.

Requirements

• Confident communicator able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and external parties.
• Commercial mindset with a practical approach to problem solving.
• 3 to 5 years PQE, trained at a reputable Australian law firm.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Sound drafting, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Strong grounding in banking and finance with direct experience in property financing.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with access to a performance-based bonus structure.

This is a hands-on role with consistent engagement across transactions, internal stakeholders and external counsel. It offers broad exposure across financing, funds, regulatory and compliance work, alongside the opportunity to contribute meaningfully across the firm.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance