Corporate Associate (Funds / Private Capital), International Law Firm, Sydney

  • Location: Sydney
  • Seniority: Middle
  • Discipline: Legal
  • Reference: 100018
  • Consultant: David Johnson

We are working with a leading global law firm to find a Corporate Associate (3–5 years’ PAE) to join their leading private capital and investment funds practice in Sydney.

Top-tier funds work | International exposure | Premium client base

You will work closely with a highly regarded partner who advises private capital participants on complex private equity and funds transactions, with a particular focus on fund formation and secondaries. The practice is known for its strength in multijurisdictional mandates and international fundraising, offering exposure to sophisticated, cross-border work typically seen in major global financial centres.

Clients include private capital sponsors and institutional investors across a range of sectors including environmental, healthcare, software, agriculture and real estate.

The Role

You will be involved in a broad range of private capital matters, including:

Private equity and investment fund formation

Secondaries transactions

International fundraising mandates

Structuring and advisory work for private capital sponsors

Private wealth / high-net-worth investor work

This role offers a genuine mix of technical complexity, client exposure and international deal flow.

About You

3–5 years’ PAE in corporate / funds / private capital

Experience in investment funds, private equity or related transactions

Exposure to private wealth or HNW client work (highly regarded)

Strong technical, drafting and commercial skills

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performing environment

Why This Role?

Top-of-market remuneration

International secondment opportunities (New York, London, Paris)

No fixed billable hours

Collaborative and high-performing team culture

Exposure to complex, cross-border private capital work

Clear progression pathway within a growing practice

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sydney

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