Associate Director, Legal

An exceptional opportunity for a legal professional to join a sovereign investment institution, dedicated to transforming and diversifying Australia’s industrial landscape. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future by providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad spectrum of investment activities. You will work at the intersection of government, industry, and finance, engaging in complex transactions that drive economic growth and innovation.

Multiple Locations considered: Sydney or Brisbane

Joining this organisation means becoming part of something bigger: helping Australia realise its full potential for innovative industry while building valuable networks across finance and government sector partners, making your mark during formative stages of a national development institution.

What you'll do:

As Associate Director Legal you will be entrusted with delivering expert legal counsel across diverse investment activities that shape Australia’s industrial capability, including:

• Providing comprehensive legal advice and commercial negotiation support for debt, equity, and fund investment transactions from origination through execution and ongoing portfolio management.
• Drafting, reviewing, and finalising transaction documentation including financing agreements, investment agreements, shareholder arrangements, and associated legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Acting as lead lawyer on investment transactions by coordinating internal stakeholders and external legal advisers to facilitate successful outcomes under the oversight of senior legal team members.
• Interpret legislative frameworks to assess eligibility of prospective investments and contribute to informed decision-making processes within the organisation.
• Advise on governance matters including legislative, regulatory, and operational issues affecting the organisation’s mandate.

What you bring:

• Qualified Australian legal practitioner holding a current practising certificate with at least 7 years’ post-qualification experience gained within leading law firms or comparable in-house environments.
• Demonstrated expertise advising on debt financing transactions with exposure to project finance, structured finance, corporate finance, asset finance or private credit sectors.
• Highly developed drafting skills coupled with strong negotiation abilities and stakeholder management capabilities reflecting integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent organisational skills facilitating effective prioritisation in dynamic environments where adaptability is essential.
• Experience within government entities or regulated financial services environments is highly regarded but not mandatory.

What sets this company apart:

Australia’s sovereign investor in industrial capability, established by the government in 2023 with a $15 billion mandate to transform the nation’s economy responsibly and sustainably. Employees are empowered by a workplace culture built upon curiosity, accountability and respect that fosters inclusivity, empathy and connection among all team members. Here individuals are recognised for their brilliant work, encouraged to share and collaborate towards common goals. Supported by growth leadership that nurtures both professional advancement and personal wellbeing. You will receive comprehensive training programmes designed for continuous development. Flexible working arrangements allow you to balance life.

A detailed position description is available upon request.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Robert Kruger on +61 2 8289 3230 for a confidential discussion.