Legal Counsel

Overview

A fast-growing investment platform specializing in private market access is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel. The organization connects accredited investors to high-conviction opportunities across technology, AI, defense, and other frontier sectors through structured SPVs and fund products. It operates under an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) regulated by ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate fund documents including Trust Deeds, Manager Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and SPV documentation
• Provide advice on AFSL obligations and ASIC regulatory requirements
• Support KYC/KYB and AML/CTF compliance frameworks
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and counterparty legal teams
• Offer legal guidance on deal structuring, investor agreements, and secondary transactions
• Maintain and improve standard document templates and legal processes

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 4–8 years of experience in law firm and/or in-house roles
• Experience in funds management, financial services, or capital markets law
• Practical experience with SPV or managed fund structuring is a strong advantage
• Ability to work at pace while balancing legal rigour with commercial pragmatism
• Self-starter capable of operating independently within a lean, remote team

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work with a high-growth investment platform focused on private markets
• Exposure to complex, cross-border deal structures
• Collaborative and driven remote team environment

Location

Remote role with a lean team structure