Legal Counsel, Associate Counsel
2 weeks ago
About Vanguard
Vanguard Investments Australia (VIA) has been helping investors achieve their long-term financial goals for over 20 years.
With more than AUD $11 trillion in assets under management Vanguard is one of the world's largest global investment management companies.
In Australia we partner with institutional clients, financial advisers, and individual investors to offer low-cost investment solutions.Our comprehensive range of managed funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and tailored investment solutions are built to support long-term investment success for our clients.
The opportunity
What you will do
- Negotiate commercial contracts for Vanguard's Australian business (e.g. ranging from material outsourcing agreements to oneoff vendor engagements).
- Support corporate governance at Vanguard Australia including assisting with the management of Board and Committee Meetings and reviewing material, advising on corporate governance requirements, and assisting on various corporate governance initiatives.
- Assist the Legal Manager (Corporate) in negotiating intercompany agreements with sister and parent companies.
- Support Senior Legal Counsels on negotiation of investments trading documentation.
- Conduct research and provides legal support to senior counsel and the business on a variety of complex legal and business issues.
- Coaches junior staff and helps resolve problems.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial contract negotiations and vendor supply management
- Relevant experience supporting Board and Committee structures
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders, all levels of employees and senior leadership.
- Proven ability to problem solve complex issues, identify risks and impacts as well as possible solutions and execute corrective action
- Commitment to continuous improvement and enhancement of existing policies and procedures.
Specialisations that will make an impact
- Ability to advise/influence group managers, employees, and senior management
- Proficiency in human centred design thinking
- Relevant experience at a multinational corporation
- Strong knowledge of Financial Services industry, specifically investment management or superannuation
- Minimum five years related legal work experience
- Undergraduate degree in a related field is preferable. Relevant professional certification would be highly regarded
Inclusion Statement
Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture.
Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing.
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We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.
Our core purpose:
To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
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.
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