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Sustainability Lawyer

1 month ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Macquarie Full time
About the Role

The Sustainability Legal team within Macquarie Asset Management is responsible for advising on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) legal and regulatory matters impacting Macquarie Asset Management's global business.

As a key member of the team, you will provide strategic advice on a broad range of sustainability-related legal and regulatory matters, supporting the development, implementation, and communication of our sustainability strategy.

You will be responsible for advising on areas such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment products, ESG-related litigation and shareholder activism, greenwashing, and sustainable finance regulatory developments, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting ESG regulatory change projects, including legal analysis, knowledge sharing, and drafting of disclosures.
  • Advising on legal and regulatory issues relating to the manufacture, development, and maintenance of Macquarie Asset Management's ESG-focused funds, across both public and private markets.
  • Drafting ESG product disclosures in line with regulatory and market standards (e.g. CFA Institute).
  • Reviewing and approving sustainability-related reporting, marketing materials, and disclosures.
  • Attending board meetings and providing business updates on sustainability legal matters.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 years' PQE with demonstrable experience in a similar role.
  • Private practice or in-house experience in financial regulation, fund management, or corporate governance.
  • Strong technical legal skills combined with the ability to take a commercial approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to distil complex regulation and legal issues.
  • Knowledge of global sustainable finance and reporting frameworks (e.g. ISSB, TCFD) is advantageous.

About Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. We provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities, including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.

Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • One wellbeing leave day per year and up to five additional days leave based on length of service.
  • Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent.
  • Paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
  • Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological, and financial wellbeing.
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.