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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced attorney with a strong track record of delivering practical legal guidance and successfully executing complex deals. This role requires a versatile legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and is eager to manage a diverse portfolio of transactional work. The ideal candidate will possess the agility to navigate a wide range of transaction types and the confidence to take ownership from inception through execution.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions.

+ Lead and manage deal execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to support business initiatives.

+ Evaluate and direct outside counsel effectively, including reviewing legal advice, deliverables, and invoices.

+ Participate in cross-disciplinary and cross-divisional working groups and special projects.

+ Identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks appropriately.

+ Contribute to the development and improvement of internal legal processes and best practices.

Qualifications:

+ Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on complex commercial, technology, cross-border, or M&A transactions.

+ Prior exposure to in-house legal processes is preferred.

+ Proven ability to advise and influence senior leaders across business divisions.

+ Quick learner with the ability to grasp business, technical, legal, and regulatory issues in the asset management and financial services industry.

+ Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to support a broad and evolving range of transactions, including novel deal structures.

+ Venture capital experience and familiarity with company formation, venture fundraising, and NVCA model documents is a plus.

+ Proficiency in drafting and negotiating a variety of legal documents, including NDAs, term sheets, LOIs, funding/purchase agreements, transaction agreements, vendor contracts, governance memos, and legal correspondence.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.