Established global law firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Asset Management & Investment Funds team. The role offers substantive work on fund formation, regulatory compliance and governance across retail and wholesale funds, including listed vehicles such as ETFs, with frequent cross-border matters.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team advising asset managers, trustees and other industry participants on Australian financial services law, AFS licensing issues, disclosure obligations and regulator engagement. The role is client-facing and offers opportunities for technical development and broader commercial exposure.

5–7 years post-qualification experience in investment funds, financial services or related corporate practice in Australia
Experience with fund formation and fund documentation (constitutions, trust deeds, limited partnership deeds, management agreements, disclosure docs)
Solid knowledge of Australian financial services regulation (AFS licensing, Corporations Act disclosure obligations) and regulator engagement
Strong drafting, client-facing and teamwork skills; commercial, pragmatic approach to legal issues

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