Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Counsel, this is a broad in-house role covering funds management, corporate advisory, financial regulation, real estate transactions, governance and company secretarial responsibilities. Day to day your responsibilities will vary but will broadly cover:
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.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Contact
For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Sam Gray on sam@wolfwilliams.com.au or 0412 427 086.
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Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate/Funds/Co Sec - Sydney employer: Wolf & Williams
Join a dynamic and high-performing Construction & Infrastructure team where you will work closely with esteemed Partners on a diverse range of construction disputes. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing you with direct access to leadership and a clear pathway for career advancement. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to employee growth, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the building and construction sector.
