Associate - Funds

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive working relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues. Establish credibility, influence where appropriate and provide excellent client service;
• Draft and review documentation relating to fund launches, ongoing maintenance and terminations;
• Understand and advise on regulatory obligations applicable to investment funds;
• Ensure timeliness of billing and debt collection;
• Ensure effective management of time, effort and resources to generate maximum efficiencies and maintain accurate time records at all times;
• Contribute to Knowledge Management (KM) information/system and ensure contributions are accurate and current;
• Build knowledge and experience in practice area to the highest standards;
• Take ownership of matters and workstreams, managing competing priorities effectively and escalating issues appropriately.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified Lawyer with 3-6 years' post-qualification experience;
• LLB (Hons) from a reputable tertiary institution, with strong academic credentials and a minimum 2:1 classification (or equivalent);
• Relevant experience gained with a leading law firm in investment funds, private equity, regulatory advisory and/or general corporate and commercial matters;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and recommend appropriate solutions;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; and
• Excellent drafting skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly.

Benefits