Lawyer | Capital Raising | 2-3 PQE

LegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable and commercial, and the key way we do this is through our industry-first legal services membership.

We have assisted over 200,000 businesses across New Zealand, Australia and the UK, and we’re just scratching the surface. We were named Law Firm of the Year at the 2021 and 2022 Australasian Law Awards, and a 5 Star Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer in 2023.

The Opportunity

Our Capital Raising practice is booming, and we’re looking for an experienced Lawyer to join the team. In this position, you will assist our growing number of clients with an exciting range of capital raises, acting for startups, scaleups and venture capital funds.

This role will allow you to partner with Australia’s leading startups and venture capital funds on multimillion dollar deals to meaningfully impact their growth. We have worked with an impressive list of startup and venture capital clients at various stages in their lifecycle; from set up to acting on their seed/Series A/Series B rounds, and beyond. In the last 24 months we’ve acted on over 200 capital raises, including over half of the 20 biggest raises of 2021.

This position is ideal for an experienced and energetic lawyer with broad expertise in corporate law, ideally within a recognised firm or company. You should have experience in running matters in a fast paced environment. Candidates from outside Sydney are welcome to apply - in this role you can work from anywhere in Australia!

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced - At least 2-3 years PQE in a reputable legal environment specialising in corporate law (ideally including capital raising and/or M+A transactions).
• Client champion - Passionate about providing an exceptional client experience at every touch point; cares about delivering value to clients; a natural relationship manager.
• Startup savvy - Genuinely interested startups and innovation.
• Efficient - We are constantly finding better ways to deliver services to our clients. We want you to help us constantly strive to deliver services more efficiently. 
• Collaborative - Gets a kick out of working with smart people and learning from them.
• Adaptable - Grasps new concepts quickly; goes with the flow; improves every day.
• Optimistic - Sees the best in situations; is solutions focused; never gives up.

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with exciting growth opportunities for high performers.
• Talented and energetic teammates across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year, plus paid birthday leave, and volunteering leave.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Relaxed office environment in Surry Hills just minutes from Central Station, plus flexible remote work options.

Apply Today!

If this position sounds like your ideal next move, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out.

A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks!