Your role
You'll be a part of our Funds, Superannuation & Financial Services (FSF) team and work with lawyers across all of our offices. Working closely with our Partners and the wider team, you will gain exposure to the most complex and interesting transactions in the market. You'll have the privilege of advising clients across a range of asset classes, including private equity and venture capital, infrastructure, renewable energy, real estate and private credit.
At Allens, our structure means you'll get exposure to a number of different Partners within FSF and a wide variety of work. We encourage our lawyers to find their niche and specialise in areas they're interested in, while building a strong foundation across their field.
As a funds lawyer within our FSF team, you will be working in a team ranked Chambers Band 1 for Investment Funds, Superannuation and Financial Services, and your role will include:
Advising blue chip Australian and international fund sponsors on the establishment of widely held funds, funds-of-one, co-investment vehicles, continuation funds, capital partnerships and IMAs.
Advising leading Australian and global institutional and sovereign investors in relation to their Australian and offshore fund investments, co-investments and direct investments. direct and indirect investments across a range of traditional and emerging asset classes. Advising on fund secondary sale transactions.
Assisting with the funds-related aspects of M&A matters.
Assisting sponsors, superannuation and other investors in relation to regulatory and compliance issues associated with their activities, including financial services licensing.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About you
You will have:
Experience working in transaction work in funds, superannuation or financial services, ideally from a leading top tier, national or international firm, or an in-house team. Offshore experience is welcome but not essential.
A passion to specialise in investment funds.
Specific experience in fund establishment and/or fund investments work, and working on transactions and providing advice to a range of clients. A background in M&A with experience in funds related transactions and matters, including across the REIT and infrastructure sectors will also be considered.
Excellent academics.
A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others.
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
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At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them.
Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities.
Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm.
We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.
