Legal Consultant - Funds and Asset Management Lawyers (6+PQE)

Progressive legal careers

Peerpoint 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 role

We 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 fundraisings
• Fund registration, distribution and marketing including the rollout of product disclosure statements
• Investment 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 activities
• Acting across a broad range of industries (including finance, infrastructure, energy, digital, and real estate/property)
• Legal negotiation of acquisitions and takeovers
• Advising on strategic alliances, partnership and relationships
• Fund-related regulation, compliance and ESG

Candidates 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 Australia
• Be qualified to practice in Australia and have an unrestricted (unsupervised) practicing certificate or the ability to obtain the same
• Have 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 expertise
• Have a willingness to engage with Peerpoint as a casual employee or via an Independent Legal Practice
• Have 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 consultant
• Be adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments, or open to working in the same
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
• Be client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
• Have strong commercial/business acumen
• Be resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
• Have advanced organisational skills and diplomacy

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we’ve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&O Shearman.

Empowering your development – you’ll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&O Shearman’s training, development and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O Shearman’s Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses.

Only the best for you – with access to the world’s leading businesses and most progressive roles, we’ll find you a role that’s the perfect fit. On assignment, you’ll have access to an A&O Shearman partner and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources.

Variety you control – steer your legal career in whichever direction you choose. Whether you’re looking for more control, choice or variety, as a Peerpoint consultant you’ll have the pick of the best challenges from across a range of sectors.

Let your priorities lead – it’s never been more important to find the right balance. That could mean more flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life, whether that's to pursue a passion, spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world.

Take on challenges from across the world – consulting on international assignments gives you global exposure, without the need to relocate. If you have a right to work in one of the countries Peerpoint operates in, we can help you get your consulting journey started in that region.

Futureproof your career – if you need coaching or mentoring, our team can guide you on the range of diverse paths to help you grow your experience. By understanding your needs and supporting you at every step, we’ll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.

Inclusive outlooks – as a Peerpoint consultant you’re valued for who you are. We have a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, where progress is made by harnessing our differences and we offer opportunities for every one of our legal consultants to excel and succeed.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback at the application stage.