Senior Legal Counsel - Funds Management
You will be joining a multinational independent asset management firm in Sydney as a Senior Legal Counsel to join their growing legal team and with strong relationships with senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
The Opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide senior legal advice on regulatory, governance and compliance matters across financial services and funds-related activities
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Lead and maintain the organisation’s legal and compliance frameworks, policies and controls
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Monitor and interpret regulatory developments (ASIC, AUSTRAC, APRA, ASX and related bodies), assessing impact and driving implementation
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Support board and committee governance, including preparation of papers, reporting and regulatory submissions
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Oversee company secretarial matters, including statutory registers, entity governance and board documentation
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Manage and investigate legal or compliance issues, recommending pragmatic and commercially appropriate outcomes
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Liaise with regulators, auditors and external advisers as required
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Design and deliver internal training on legal, regulatory and ethical obligations
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Promote a strong culture of integrity, accountability and risk awareness across the business
About You
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Australian-qualified lawyer with 7+PQE in funds management
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Experience engaging with regulators and senior stakeholders, including boards and executive leadership
- Comfortable operating with autonomy and managing competing priorities in a dynamic business
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Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence at a senior level
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Phoebe Garrett on 02 8289 3134 for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Financial Services
Industry: Legal
Salary: Attractive Salary Package
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Sydney CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: A5NVKN-7B040515
Date posted: 23 January 2026
Consultant: Phoebe Garrett
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