Associate/Senior Lawyer: Corporate (Funds)

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Naiman Clarke in Sydney, Australia invites an Associate/Senior Lawyer to join its Corporate (Funds) practice. You will advise on fund formation, capital raisings and investments, acting for fund managers and institutional investors on M&A and regulatory matters, with exposure to cross-border engagements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with international partners and a path toward senior leadership within a premier funds practice.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years' PQE in funds, investments or financial services law.
• Strong background in transactional and regulatory work for fund managers.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fund formation, capital raisings and investment transactions.
• Act for fund managers, institutional investors and sponsors on M&A and investments.
• Provide regulatory advice on operating investment management businesses.
• Engage in business development and client relationship initiatives.

Skills

Fund formation

M&A

Regulatory advisory

Client relationship

Job description

Job Description

Associate/Senior Lawyer: Corporate (Funds)

What’s in it for you?

• Work on headline-making transactions for global fund managers and investors.
• Blend of funds, M&A, and regulatory advisory work across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internationally recognised partners and cross-border teams.
• Clear career progression and exposure to blue-chip institutional clients.
• Inclusive, flexible culture that values growth, mentoring and innovation.
• Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.

About your new employer:

• A globally recognised law firm with a premier Transactional Practice Group.
• Advises leading fund managers, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.
• Renowned for excellence in funds management, investments and capital raisings.
• Offers genuine international collaboration across offices and practice areas.
• Invested in professional development, leadership, and work-life balance.

About the role:

• Advise on all aspects of fund formation, capital raisings and investment transactions.
• Act for fund managers, institutional investors and sponsors on M&A and investments.
• Provide regulatory advice on operating investment management businesses.
• Engage in business development and client relationship initiatives.

The ideal candidate:

• 2-7 years' PQE in funds, investments or financial services law.
• Strong background in transactional and regulatory work for fund managers.
• Top-tier or leading international firm experience highly regarded.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.