Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Perpetual Services Pty Limited Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave
  • Flexible Work Environment: Work where we work best - hybrid working environment
  • Work across Perpetual Wealth Management offering high quality legal services, support, and solutions

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.

Perpetual Wealth Management

The wealth management business consists of three distinct brands in addition to Perpetual Private - Fordham, Jacaranda financial planning and Priority Life - offering a unique mix of wealth management, advice and trustee services. With a diverse range of capabilities including strategic advice on superannuation and retirement planning, general investment, asset protection, insurance, tax management, estate planning, aged care, social security, succession planning and philanthropy. Our clients include individuals, families, businesses, not-for-profit organisations and Indigenous communities throughout Australia.

About the Role

Due to an internal promotion we are currently seeking a Legal Counsel for the Perpetual Wealth Management (PWM) business.

As Legal Counsel, the person in this role will provide high quality legal services, support and solutions to the PWM business, including traditional trustee services, Native Title and the fiduciary division.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing sound legal advice to business units, which is supported by the legal team, within agreed commercially oriented timeframes.
  • Instructing and managing external legal advisors, particularly for managing outsourced litigation.
  • Following through on queries and issues to ensure efficient resolution.
  • Working with internal stakeholders to review, negotiate and manage legal issues.
  • Maintaining up to date and relevant knowledge of legal developments which may affect the PWM businesses.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

  • A bachelor's degree in law and a current practicing certificate, or admission to practice as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction.
  • At least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in an environment where there has been exposure to wills and estates. Litigation experience will be viewed favourably.

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

  • Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.
  • An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.
  • Study support and commitment to supporting professional development.

Diversity and inclusion

  • Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.
  • A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.
  • We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.

  • Legal Counsel

    2 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Beacon Legal Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Beacon Legal have partnered with a professional services firm in their search for a new Superannuation Lawyer. They are looking to hire someone at the 3–5 PQE level, to be based in their Sydney office.We're seeking a proactive and motivated superannuation and financial services lawyer to support a dynamic and high-performing legal team. This role offers...

  • Legal Counsel

    6 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Beacon Legal Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Beacon Legal have partnered with a leading Australian investment management business in their search for a new Senior Legal Counsel here in Sydney.We're seeking a proactive and commercially mindedfunds and investmentlawyer to support a high-performing and collaborative in-house legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work acrossa diverse range of...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays | Legal Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Legal Counsel | Global Company | Regulatory | Commercial Your new company This global company operates across multiple regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America. With a strong focus on digital transformation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance, the organisation partners with leading companies to deliver tailored...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Beacon Legal Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Beacon Legal have partnered with a leading global construction contractor in their search for a new Senior Legal Counsel. We are looking for a front-end construction lawyer with 8 or more years experience, gained from a top-tier law firm or similar in-house environment.The salary on offer for this role is at the top of the market.We're seeking a proactive...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays | Legal Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    State Government | Temporary Role | Litigation | Flexibility | Attractive Daily Rate Your new company Our client is a reputable state government department based in the Sydney CBD. Your new role An exciting opportunity has become available in a busy government department. In this litigation-focused role, you will be working in an interesting and...

  • Legal Counsel, Corporate Commercial

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia G2 Legal Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    This is more than a legal role-it's a chance to grow into a trusted business partner within a global FinTech.About the company/roleExciting opportunity for a sharp corporate/commercial lawyer to join a leadinginternational FinTechin their high achieving in-house legal team. This exciting in-house role will put you at the centre of high-impact transactional...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    6 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dovetail Legal Solutions Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    SUMMARYAn excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading and established marketing technology group on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract in Sydney. The role involves commercial and technology work, including privacy / data.THE COMPANYAn established and well-known Australian company with a focus on marketing and technology...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    6 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dovetail Legal Solutions Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    SUMMARYAn excellent permanent opportunity for a 2IC role supporting the Legal Director across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney with flexible hybrid work, advising on commercial, IT, data privacy, consumer law, and related matters in a growing legal team. THE COMPANYThis successful, established services group operates across Australia and New...

  • Special Counsel

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia JHK Legal Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Join Our Dynamic Team at JHK LegalAre you ready to be part of an innovative Australian law firm that is reshaping the legal landscape?About UsJHK Legal is an innovative and dynamic legal firm specialising in Banking & Finance Law. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Special Counsel / Associate Director to join our Banking & Finance team. If you...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    6 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dovetail Legal Solutions Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    SUMMARYInterim opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading infrastructure services provider on an initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend to 6 months. Based in Sydney or Melbourne, the role involves tendering and contract negotiations across multiple sectors, with hybrid working available.THE COMPANYThis organisation...