Corporate & Commercial (Funds) Lawyer

The Firm
This is a well-established independent Australian firm with a national footprint and a genuine reputation in the funds management space. The banking and financial services practice is substantial, drawing on a deep team spread across offices. The culture is described consistently as warm, collaborative and commercially grounded. They've invested in how law gets delivered, not just in who delivers it.

The Timing
This role is open now and sits within an active, growing section. You'll work closely with a number of senior practitioners across the national team, with genuine exposure to partners and complex matters from the outset.

The Work Itself
A typical week might see you drafting disclosure documents for a new managed fund, advising a client on their AFSL conditions following a structural change, and working through the commercial terms in a service provider agreement.

Alongside that sits transactional work, due diligence on fund-related deals, and the occasional restructure or closure. The team also works on M&A and broader corporate transactions, so the scope doesn't narrow over time.
If your background is more commercial or banking than pure funds, that's not a barrier here provided the enthusiasm for financial services is genuine.

Where You'll Land
The team operates on a hybrid model with genuine flexibility. The office environment is modern and open plan, and there's a stated commitment to pro bono, community engagement, and inclusion that goes beyond policy. Daily breakfast and social events signal a culture that invests in its people. Remuneration is competitive and career progression is structured rather than accidental.

Sound Like You?
You have between 2 and 4 years of post-admission experience in funds management and/or financial services law, ideally with some time in private practice. You're technically precise, commercially minded, and you write well. If your background is more broadly corporate or banking but you have a genuine interest in financial services, this team has flagged they want to hear from you too. You're ready to take on client relationships and to mentor junior team members as the practice grows.