Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Sydney, Australia Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal support for investment banking activities and manage external counsel across its Australian business and the wider region. The role covers a broad range of corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters, including public and private M&A, private equity, and equity capital markets transactions. The successful candidate will advise senior stakeholders, handle corporate advisory work, and provide training on legal best practices and current issues. They will also balance competing priorities and develop expertise across additional practice areas. Applicants should be Australian-qualified lawyers with approximately 4–8 years of post-qualification experience or equivalent, gained at a leading international law firm or financial institution. Recent capital markets experience is required, along with a sound working knowledge of Australian securities laws, relevant regulatory frameworks, and equity capital markets documentation and practice. Experience in stockbroking or funds management is beneficial. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, commercial judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage varied work are essential.
Functions:
- Legal
About the Company
Well-known international wealth management firm & investment bank
Industry
Investment Banking
Type
Subsidiary of a Public Company
Age
employees
5001-10,000