Chief Legal Officer, Real Assets

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dexus Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join our close-knit and high-performing Legal team on a permanent basis. As Chief Legal Officer, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and review for a range of matters across Dexus' funds management business unit in order to assist the business in achieving their high return targets.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Funds Management: Provide legal advice in relation to real estate and infrastructure funds (both wholesale and retail funds) including structuring, equity raising, liquidity, and general funds management matters.
  • Drafting and Review: Draft and review fund constitutions, trust deeds, disclosure documents (including Product Disclosure Statements and Information Memorandum).
  • Service Provider Agreements: Review and negotiate key service provider agreements for the funds including investment management agreements, custody agreements, fund administration, registry, and other legal documents governing the operation of the fund.
  • Fund-level Queries: Advise on trustee duties, investor rights, fund constitutions, and side letters, overseas registrations, marketing materials, and other related matters.
  • Investor Relations: Assist fund managers and investor relations teams in relation to their fund investments, investor queries, and reporting as well as investor communications and updates.
  • Regulatory Advice: Provide legal advice in relation to Australian financial services laws and ASIC regulatory policy in relation to the funds management business.
  • Corporate Governance: Provide advice in relation to corporate governance matters for the funds management business and responsible entity/trustee boards.

About You

We are looking for an experienced legal professional with circa 7-12+ years' post-qualified experience in a major law firm and/or in a comparable in-house role, as a Senior Associate or Senior Legal Counsel. Over the course of your career, you will have gained significant exposure across funds management, as well as to ancillary legal areas as they relate to real estate, infrastructure, and transactions.

Your Key Skills and Qualifications

  • Post-Qualified Experience: Circa 7-12+ years' experience in a major law firm and/or in a comparable in-house role.
  • Funds Management Expertise: Significant exposure across funds management and ancillary legal areas as they relate to real estate, infrastructure, and transactions.
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills and a capability to remain agile and adapt to changing environments.

About Dexus

Dexus is a leading Australasian fully integrated real asset group managing a high-quality Australasian real estate and infrastructure portfolio valued at $54.5 billion. We believe that the strength and quality of our relationships will always be central to our success and are deeply connected to our purpose: Unlock potential, create tomorrow.

Why Choose Dexus?

The Dexus culture and spirit is what differentiates us. Together, we take pride in our values: rally to achieve together and build trust through action. As an employee of Dexus, you will benefit from:

  • Flexible Working: Our hybrid work model lets you thrive both professionally and personally.
  • Wellbeing Matters: Enjoy a Wellbeing Allowance, extra annual leave days, and our holistic Safe and Well program.
  • Continuous Growth: Enhance your career with professional development, memberships, and study assistance.
  • TRIBE: Connect with our vibrant LGBTQ+ network.
  • Focus on Sustainability: Dexus is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves.
  • Parents@Work: Supporting parents and carers through coaching and education.

Our estimated salary for this position is AU$180,000 - AU$220,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience and qualifications. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when applying so we can best assist you through our application process.

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