Solicitor – Funds M&A

We are seeking a talented and commercially minded Solicitor to join the Funds M&A team in Sydney. This is an outstanding opportunity for a lawyer looking to deepen their expertise in funds-related mergers and acquisitions, private capital transactions and structured investments (with a focus on real assets) while working alongside leading practitioners and high-profile clients.

What you'll do

• You will play a key role in advising clients on a broad range of transactions across the funds life cycle including capital raising, asset and platform M&A, formation of fund, club, joint venture and mandate structures and associated management arrangements.
• Managing and supporting the execution of transactions from inception to completion, including coordinating legal due diligence, negotiating unit and share sale agreements and running signing and completion processes.
• Working closely with clients and our broader tax, duty, real estate and debt teams (including collaborating across our global network) to develop and implement a range of investment structures.
• Drafting and negotiating the full spectrum of fund and structured investment documents, including unitholder and shareholder agreements, mandate agreements, trust deeds and related management agreements.
• Assisting with capital raising for real asset funds including preparing information memoranda and due diligence committee materials.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive and high-quality legal service.

What you'll bring

• Admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
• 2–5 years' post-qualification experience gained within a leading corporate legal team.
• Experience in funds, private equity, corporate M&A and/or investment management transactions.
• Strong technical understanding of investment structures and M&A processes.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Sound commercial judgment and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working in high-performing, team-oriented environments.
• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us

We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We align your growth with our ambitions, providing opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning help you expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work, placing a strong emphasis on mental health. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance, please contact us.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. This is essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

• Admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
• 2–5 years' post-qualification experience gained within a leading corporate legal team.
• Experience in funds, private equity, corporate M&A and/or investment management transactions.
• Strong technical understanding of investment structures and M&A processes.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Sound commercial judgment and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working in high-performing, team-oriented environments.
• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.