Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel

Our client is a high-performing investment manager operating across Australia and New Zealand, with an impressive record in the real estate space. They offer a collaborative, inclusive environment with genuine scope to grow alongside the business. The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on in‑house role for a Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel who enjoys sitting close to executives and the deal team. You’ll partner with investment, development, finance and asset management stakeholders to support transactions, structure work, governance and ongoing regulatory/compliance obligations. Key Responsibilities

Support acquisitions, developments, disposals and fund‑related transactions (including instructing and managing external counsel). Assist with corporate and fund structures (entities, trusts, partnerships, SPVs) and ongoing governance requirements. Draft/review/negotiate a wide range of commercial documents. Help maintain a practical compliance framework (including obligations touching ASIC, FIRB, AFSL, AML/CTF, investor reporting, registers and document control). Support board/committee processes, risk reporting and policy development. Note - please don't rule yourself out if you don't have experience in all of the above! Our client takes a very holistic approach to recruitment and places great value on soft skills and culture fit. About You

Approximately 2-8 years’ PAE with grounding in corporate/commercial, property, funds or financial services. Comfortable running legal workstreams and coordinating external advisers. Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (ASIC/FIRB/AFSL/AML-CTF) is highly regarded. Commercial, pragmatic, strong on drafting and stakeholder management. Energetic and driven with strong interpersonal and communication skills. What’s on Offer

Work closely with the CEO and CFO. Competitive salary package + bonus structure. Hybrid working and a modern CBD environment. Study leave + professional development support. Wellbeing initiatives and team events. Parental leave benefits. Employee assistance program. Collaborative culture. Find Out More

If you would like to find out more, please call Anthony Dare on 0412 717 943 for a confidential discussion. You can also email Anthony at anthony@darerecruitment.com.au. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you would like to speak with someone, please contact us to discuss what other options may be available to you. Our skill and vast networks will get you where you need to be! #J-18808-Ljbffr