Lawyer, Funds

About Gilbert + Tobin (G+T)
G+T is a leading transactions, regulatory and disputes law firm. We handle some of the most complex transactions in Australia, advising acquirers, targets and financiers. We are trusted by clients on sensitive regulatory investigations and approvals, litigation and Royal Commissions.

Our firm is also committed to outstanding citizenship. Our pro bono legal services has a proud track record and we champion important causes, such as marriage equality and reconciliation with Australia’s Indigenous peoples. We have the highest proportion of women partners among major Australian law firms.

About the Investment Funds practice
Gilbert + Tobin has one of the most active investment funds practices in the market, acting on many private debt, private equity and venture capital funds in the region. Our Investment Funds Management team provides advice throughout the funds management cycle to large corporates, banking clients, listed companies and funds, private equity clients, financial advisers and their clients, underwriters and institutional investors across a wide range of international transactions. 
Our services include:

• Development of all documents associated with fund establishment.
• Registered scheme constitutions.
• Limited partnership agreements.
• Trust deeds/constitutions.
• Management agreements.
• Custodian agreements.
• Co-investment agreements.
• Regulatory issues under the Corporations Act.
• Australian Financial Services Licensing (AFSL) requirements.

View a list of our recent transactions here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/expertise/investment-funds

About you
As our successful candidate you should be able to demonstrate a desire, and the capacity, to work on high profile and technically challenging transactions.  You should be an ambitious high performer, looking to work in an environment where your performance will be duly recognised and rewarded accordingly. In addition, you will have:

• 3+ years’ experience, with strong exposure to investment funds and financial services regulation
• A desire to work on technically challenging matters
• Outstanding drafting and advice writing skills
• Superior analytical skills
• The ability to work effectively with clients
• The ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

What we will offer you
Gilbert + Tobin will offer you a friendly, flexible and professional working environment. In addition to top of market remuneration, we provide our people with benefits such as up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, a subsidised café, subsidised gym membership, ‘end of trip facilities’, exclusive retail discounts, social events, and much more, which you can view here: http://bit.ly/GTFLYER
  
Our Sydney office is based in beautiful sunlit open planned offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.

How to apply
Please submit your interest via our careers website with a resume and academic transcripts.
  
Should you have any questions about the role, or require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please contact Alice Rettie, at *******@gtlaw.com.au
  
We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture which fosters and celebrates difference.  For G+T it is about diversity of thinking and bringing people's life experience into the mix and making sure that we are as diverse as the Australian community.