Senior Associate, Funds & Investment Management, Sydney

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Clifford Chance is seeking a high calibre Senior Associate for its Sydney Funds & Investment Management practice to advise on the establishment, structuring, marketing and ongoing management of private funds for managers and institutional clients. The role suits a corporate lawyer with 6 to 9+ years' PQE from a top-tier or international firm, strong funds experience, and a proven ability to own complex matters, manage client relationships and contribute to team growth. Key requirements include Australian qualification preferred (or equivalent common-law experience), excellent drafting and commercial judgment, and a collaborative, mentoring mindset. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to showcase end-to-end funds work, demonstrated client impact, leadership and a genuine commitment to Clifford Chance’s inclusive, globally connected culture; highlight your readiness to work onsite in Sydney and your interest in growing the practice.

Company Description

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Job Description

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Associate to join our Sydney Funds & Investment Management practice, advising the establishment and offering of private funds, including advising managers on the structuring, marketing and ongoing management of such funds.

This role is well suited to a corporate lawyer with 6 - 9 years practice experience currently operating at a top-tier firm, with strong technical foundations in funds and the confidence to take ownership of complex matters, manage client relationships, and play an active role in team development and growth.

Qualifications

• 6–9+ years’ post-qualification experience in investment funds or funds-focused corporate work
• Australian qualified preferred, other common‑law qualified candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
• Trained and/or practising at a top-tier or international law firm, with strong exposure to sophisticated funds work
• Demonstrated experience advising fund managers and institutional clients
• Strong drafting skills and commercial judgment, with the ability to run matters day-to-day
• Confident communicator with a collaborative working style
• Interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a growing practice

Additional Information

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here