In-House Counsel - Funds & Investments

Asteron Life New Zealand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Life Australasia is seeking a commercially minded lawyer with 3–7 years’ PQE in funds or investment management to join our Corporate Legal team in Sydney. You will advise on life insurance, funds and investment management, engaging senior stakeholders and navigating regulatory complexities.

You will contribute to product development, regulatory compliance, and key transactions while supporting business growth across financial services with pragmatic guidance.

Qualifications

• You are a qualified lawyer with 3–7 years’ PQE, with a strong foundation in funds or investment management.
• You hold an unrestricted NSW practising certificate.
• You bring experience (or exposure) to superannuation, life insurance, or broader financial services, and are motivated to deepen your expertise in this space.
• You’re commercially astute, able to balance legal risk with business opportunity and provide pragmatic, solutions‑focused advice.
• You communicate with clarity and confidence; and can effectively influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• You have a sharp attention to detail and consistently deliver high‑quality, accurate work.
• You’re proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• You can work autonomously while also being a collaborative and supportive team player.
• You build strong relationships with ease and are trusted as a reliable partner across the business.
• You’re highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice that supports strategic business decisions across life insurance, funds, and investment management.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to identify risks early and deliver practical, solution‑oriented outcomes.
• Support the development and distribution of products by ensuring legal and regulatory requirements are met without slowing innovation.
• Contribute to key transactions, investments, and strategic initiatives, helping the business execute with confidence.
• Translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into simple, actionable guidance for non‑legal stakeholders.
• Strengthen governance and compliance by proactively advising on evolving regulatory obligations.
• Build trusted relationships across the business, becoming a go‑to for investments legal matters.
• Work collaboratively within the Corporate Legal team to deliver consistent, high‑quality legal support.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, contributing to greater efficiency and value across the function.

Skills

Funds / investment management

Commercially oriented advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

In-house experience

Education

Qualified lawyer (LLB/JD)

Unrestricted NSW practising certificate

3–7 years’ PQE in funds or investment management

Job description

Resolution Life Australasia is seeking a commercially minded lawyer with 3–7 years’ PQE in funds or investment management to join our Corporate Legal team in Sydney. You will advise on life insurance, funds and investment management, engaging senior stakeholders and navigating regulatory complexities.

You will contribute to product development, regulatory compliance, and key transactions while supporting business growth across financial services with pragmatic guidance.