Corporate Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia LGT Group Full time

LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets.

About the Role

As part of the Legal Team, and in collaboration with the Head of Legal and Company Secretary, you will participate in the identification of all legal and regulatory compliance risks applicable to the business and provide advice to assist the Executive Committee in the consideration and management of those risks. You will also partner with stakeholders throughout the organisation to facilitate strategic transactions and objectives and create sustainable value. Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide expert legal advice in relation to the laws and regulations applicable to financial services and wealth management including in relation to AFS licensing, Corporations Act, AML/CTF Act and Privacy Act matters.
  • Ensure changes to legislation, regulations, guidelines and practices affecting the organisation are understood by Management and assist with implementation within the business as required.
  • Serve as legal advisor on business transactions, including bespoke client lending/financing (across margin lending and mortgages) and strategic partnership and supplier contracts.
  • Provide commercial legal advice (including in relation to employment and property law) to ensure that legal issues are identified and resolved, and legal risk is managed appropriately.
  • Prepare, review and approve legal documents, contracts, term sheets, counterparty terms and conditions, NDAs, legal due diligence reports and transaction documents.
  • Participate in the implementation of new systems, products and services to ensure that all aspects of legal and governance risk are identified, managed and controlled, noting that the organisation is currently considering a number of strategic initiatives including branding, technology integration and alternative investments.
  • Participate in the maintenance and update of the business' suite of standard client documentation, as required, including the Account Terms and Conditions, IDPS Guide, FSG and DPM Investment Program.
  • Identify and manage legal risks within the business and provide solutions and legal advice, including working with the Advisory, Investment Products and Services, Compliance, Tax, Finance/Accounting, HR and Marketing teams.
  • Active problem-solving and crisis management over critical issues that have legal impact on the organisation.
  • Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs.
  • Provide education, training and support to the business on relevant legal risk issues and developments to enhance awareness of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Engage external counsel as required and act as liaison between external counsel and the business.
Your Profile

About You

  • Law Degree.
  • Unrestricted practising certificate.
  • Business or finance qualifications would be useful.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' PQE.
  • Ideally with in-house experience.
  • Mandatory experience within financial services industry and with knowledge of relevant regulatory and licensing issues impacting the industry.
  • Experience in wealth management/private banking desirable.
Do you feel addressed? Then simply fill out the online application. We look forward to getting to know you.
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