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Denning Investment Partners (Denning) is a private investment and development business headquartered in Sydney, with additional offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Auckland. Denning provides mid‑market real estate finance, specialising in private credit solutions that deliver flexibility and speed of execution. About the Opportunity As Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in supporting Denning's private credit business, contributing to our property financing and investment activities. You will work closely with the General Counsel, with a dotted line to the Co‑Founders and Managing Directors. Responsibilities Transaction Execution : Provide legal support on private credit transactions, including reviewing and negotiating term sheets, loan agreements, security documents, and ancillary financing contracts. Structuring and Advice : Advise on structuring, execution, and risk allocation in financing arrangements, ensuring practical and commercial outcomes. Documentation : Draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements, mandates, fee letters, agency and security trustee appointments, and other supporting legal documents. Funds and Compliance : Assist with capital raising, funds management, compliance, and regulatory matters where required. External Counsel Management : Manage external law firms efficiently to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective, and timely advice. Collaboration : Work closely with the investment team, analysts, and senior management to support strategic decision-making. Firm Contribution : Contribute broadly across the firm, with flexibility to step into new areas as needed. Key Attributes Experience : 3–5 years PQE, with training at a reputable Australian law firm. Strong experience in banking and finance, ideally with a real‑estate financing focus, including construction. Exposure to funds, compliance, or private markets is valued but not essential. Technical Skills : Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Commercial Judgment : Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and pragmatic decision‑making. Communication : Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with internal stakeholders and external parties. Adaptability : Keen eye for detail, adaptable, and thrives in a hands‑on role within a dynamic team. Location This role is based in our Sydney office. Remuneration We offer a competitive remuneration package, including the opportunity to participate in a performance‑based bonus scheme. Application Process Please submit your resume and responses to the following screening questions in one document. Alternatively, you may submit them via email to Applications without responses to these questions will not be considered. Screening Questions Describe a property financing transaction you have worked on. What was your role, how did you contribute to the execution or structuring of the deal, what were the key issues and how did you contribute to their resolution? What interests you about private credit and real‑estate finance, and how do you see this role at Denning fitting into your career development? Give an example of a time when you managed competing priorities under tight deadlines. How did you balance accuracy with commercial demands, and what was the outcome? Join Denning Investment Partners and be part of a team that is shaping the future of real‑estate investment across Australia and New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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