Legal Consultant – Derivatives, Structured Finance, Debt / Equity Capital Markets and Securitisation lawyer (6+ PQE) – Australia
Peerpoint is A&O Shearman's global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O Shearman practice groups or directly with clients. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.
About the role
We are currently seeking derivatives, structured finance, debt/equity capital markets and securitisation lawyers to join Peerpoint. If you have technical experience in the following areas, we are keen to hear from you:
* OTC derivatives (swaps, forwards, options) - transactional and advisory work
* Securitisations (synthetic and cash)
* Regulatory developments
* Structured equity financing/corporate equity derivatives
* Structured credit transactions
* Structured commodities
* Fixed income investments
* Debt capital markets
* Equity capital markets
Candidates could be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne and Perth or remote working arrangements may also be considered.
Successful applicants will:
* Have the right to work and reside in Australia
* Be qualified to practice in Australia and have an unrestricted (unsupervised) practicing certificate or the ability to obtain the same
* Have a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience within a law firm akin to A&O Shearman and/or ranked top tier in your area of expertise
* Have a willingness to engage with Peerpoint as a casual employee or via an Independent Legal Practice
* Have strong technical knowledge and ideally recent Australian experience (although the latter is not strictly necessary)
* Be a self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant
* Be adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments, or open to working in the same
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
* Be client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
* Have strong commercial/business acumen
* Be resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
* Have advanced organisational skills and diplomacy
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Consulting and Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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