Senior Associate - Commercial / Financial Services

About King Irving

King Irving provides specialist legal, compliance and consulting services to the Financial Services industry. We deal with the practical aspects of assisting clients with their businesses in providing legal and Financial Services. Our clients range from boutique to large-scale Financial Services firms, domestic and global. We provide them with expert guidance and specialised advice.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate/Financial Service Senior Associate specialising in all areas of Financial Services and general commercial (5-9 years PQE) to work as part of our highly respected team. We have a strong and close relationship with our clients and provide them with practical commercial and strategic advice. This is an opportunity for someone who likes interesting and challenging work whilst working closely with our clients.  

About you

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our dynamic Sydney based team. Working across a range of Financial Services specialities from fund construction to licencing, compliance and P/E Venture Capital advice.

The successful candidate will have experience in either the Financial Services field or in adjacent corporate law. We recognise that the Financial Services field is very bespoke and we would welcome someone looking to transition to this lucrative and exciting field.

Responsibilities

• Work across a range of funds formation and transactional work, both global and domestic
• Transaction support on deals focussing on all assets sectors and structures from local startup VCs to global managers
• Provide high quality advice to a broad range of clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentoring junior lawyers in the team
• Assisting with business development and  strategic development 

Requirements

• 5+ years PQE - preferably with experience in investment funds
• Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work across teams
• Practice growth and teamwork mindset

We see this as an opportunity for the right candidate to broaden their skills to include Financial Services and also prepare for the next step in your career.

Benefits

• Very competitive remuneration package. 
• Friendly office dog.
• Convenient CBD location within walking distance of public transport.
• Exposure to various aspects of business, legal, and Financial Services.
• Great staff facilities.
• Regular social activities, including Friday drinks.
• Did we mention we have a friendly office dog?

How to apply

Please send a short CV (2 pages) plus an expression of interest (1 page), outlining why you think that you are suited to the role and our organisation. The expression of interest should clearly address how you believe you meet the key attributes listed above to *******@kingirving.com. 

If you would like to discuss the role, or your suitability, please contact Kate Mulligan, Managing Partner on +612 9098 9***