Associate - Transactional Practice Group (Funds)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Funds Associate lawyer with 3-4 years’ PQE. This role sits within our broader Transactional Practice Group in Sydney.

Our practice

Baker McKenzie's Transactional Practice Group is at the forefront of providing commercially astute advice to major Australian and global companies, fund managers, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. 

The work undertaken by the Funds Transactional Group is primarily transactional in nature, and includes assisting funds on raising capital and undertaking investments and M&A transactions. However, there is also a regulatory focus, which includes advising sponsors and managers on all regulatory aspects of fund formation, capital raisings and operating an investment management business. You will be working with 

Leo Vellis

 a partner in the Funds Transaction Group in Sydney as well as other partners in the broader transactional practice group.

About you

You will have:

• 3-4 years' experience in Funds;
• relevant experience in a top-tier or leading international firm preferred;
• a strong client service orientation;
• strong technical and drafting skills;
• business development aptitude, interest, and experience;
• relevant legal qualifications with a strong academic background;
• excellent analytical, communication and research skills;
• a commitment to high work standards and strong attention to detail;
• an ability to demonstrate initiative and proactivity;
• an ability to work well in a team environment (including across Australian offices and internationally);
• a willingness to learn; and
• a willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences.