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Legal Consultant - Funds and Asset Management Lawyers (6+PQE)1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsEx lawyer helping other lawyers find consulting careers they loveProgressive legal careersPeerpoint is A&O Shearman''s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O Shearman practice groups or directly with clients. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.About the roleWe are currently seeking self-driven funds lawyers (4+PQE) for opportunities with our clients who have experience in one or more of the following:Fund formation, establishment and management (retail, private, domestic and/or offshore, and alternative investment fund structures) including IPOs and fundraisingsFund registration, distribution and marketing including the rollout of product disclosure statementsInvestment management including drafting and negotiating fund investments and exposure to a broad range of investment classes (including credit, private equity, listed equities, hedge funds, property and infrastructure)General asset management activitiesActing across a broad range of industries (including finance, infrastructure, energy, digital, and real estate/property)Legal negotiation of acquisitions and takeoversAdvising on strategic alliances, partnership and relationshipsFund-related regulation, compliance and ESGCandidates could be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne and Perth or remote working arrangements may also be considered.Successful applicants will:Have the right to work and reside in AustraliaBe qualified to practice in Australia and have an unrestricted (unsupervised) practicing certificate or the ability to obtain the sameHave a minimum of 4 years'' post-qualification experience within a law firm akin to A&O Shearman and/or ranked top tier in your area of expertiseHave a willingness to engage with Peerpoint as a casual employee or via an Independent Legal PracticeHave strong technical knowledge and ideally recent Australian experience (although the latter is not strictly necessary)Be a self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultantBe adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments, or open to working in the sameHave excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externallyBe client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitmentHave strong commercial/business acumenBe resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credibleHave advanced organisational skills and diplomacySeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeContractJob functionLegal and ConsultingIndustriesLegal ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Peerpoint by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr