Head of Legal

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia Perpetual Full time

  • More time off for what matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave

  • Flexible work environment: Work where you work best – whether in the office or from home.

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.

Following the completion of a comprehensive Strategic Review in May 2024, it was announced that Perpetual Limited will become a standalone Asset Management business and has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) who will acquire the Corporate Trust and Wealth Management businesses.

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.

An exciting opportunity to be part of the wider Wealth Management Business and the leadership team.

About the role

Join our dynamic team at Wealth Management As a Head of Legal, you will:

  • Provide Legal Advisory; provide expert and strategic legal advice to the CEO, senior management, and the Board of Directors.

  • Manage Legal Risk; identify, assess, and manage legal risks affecting the company

  • Enterprise Leadership; Lead and manage the Legal and Company Secretariat team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Degree in Law and current NSW practicing certificate or admission to practice as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction.

  • 15+ years’experience as a senior lawyer, preferably with considerable experience leading a team.

  • Extensive experience providing advice in relation to financial services law.

  • Proven track record in managing corporate governance and company secretarial functions (desirable).

  • Experience negotiating general commercial agreements including custody administration and investment management agreements

  • Experience in handling complex legal matters and providing strategic legal advice.

  • Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, and regulatory requirements.

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

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.

  • Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development.

Diversity and inclusion

  • WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018.

  • 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.

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