A specialist investment firm operating in the alternative assets space is seeking an experienced Capital Markets Legal Manager to join its growing Sydney-based team. This is a newly created role offering broad exposure across complex structured finance transactions and multiple asset classes. This position will suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of transaction execution, working closely with investment, legal, and operations teams to ensure deals are delivered efficiently and accurately. The Role Sitting within a capital markets product function, this role is focused on end-to-end execution of investment transactions - from initial structuring through to completion. You will act as the legal execution lead on deals, ensuring documentation, negotiation, and settlement processes run smoothly. You'll collaborate closely with portfolio managers, structurers, internal legal stakeholders, and external advisers, playing a key role in managing execution risk and transaction outcomes. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and coordinate transaction documentation including NDAs, term sheets (investor and borrower), trust deeds, legal opinions, and due diligence sign-offs Act as the execution specialist within deal teams, supporting negotiation and closing of transactions Execute transactions across a range of alternative asset classes such as: Real estate and property-backed lending Private credit and corporate loans Asset-backed and structured finance Other bespoke investment structures Liaise with middle office and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of capital markets transactions Work closely with external legal advisers and internal stakeholders to manage execution risk and control transaction costs Ensure documentation reflects commercial intent and the requirements of all relevant parties About You Qualified lawyer with experience across capital markets execution or structured finance deals within a financial services or law firm. Approximately 4 years' experience (flexible depending on capability and exposure) Strong understanding of: Corporate lending structures Property-backed finance Asset-backed securitisation or structured products Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Comfortable managing deadlines in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment Technically capable, with solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Collaborative, pragmatic, and accountable in your approach What's On Offer A high-impact role within a growing investment platform Broad exposure across complex transactions and asset classes Strong career development and learning opportunities Access to experienced investment and legal professionals Inclusive and supportive team culture Wellbeing initiatives, including a paid wellbeing day and employee support programs Regular team events and meaningful involvement in charitable initiatives This is a hybrid position. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.