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Corporate Legal Counsel

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Sydney, New South Wales
Mid level
Sydney, New South Wales
Mid level
The Corporate Legal Counsel will provide expert legal advice regarding laws applicable to financial services and wealth management, help manage legal and regulatory compliance risks, and draft and review various legal documents and contracts. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to facilitate strategic transactions and maintain legal standards within the organization.
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LGT Crestone has emerged as a leader in the Australian private wealth sector. Acquired by LGT in 2022, we are now a part of the world’s largest family-owned wealth management and asset management group. As a privately owned firm decision processes are short and structures are stable.


Together LGT and LGT Crestone provide the deep trusted relationships of a local firm, with the scale strength and security of a multinational. We provide unprecedented global perspectives, more investment opportunities and fresh expertise in private markets, sustainable investing and intergenerational wealth.


No matter your role, your drive, talent, ideas, and vision allow us to support people in achieving financial success.

About the Role

As part of the Legal Team, and in collaboration and conjunction 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 to:

  • 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 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 consideration and number of strategic initiatives including in relation to 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.

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.

LGT Crestone is committed to the ongoing development of their employees. Your development will be managed and tailored to your role and future career path. 

LGT Crestone is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
 

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