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Be at the heart of our strategic decision-making, providing critical legal guidance to our Board, CEO, and senior executives.
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.
As the General Counsel, you'll be the go-to legal expert for the Board, CEO, and senior executives. Your mission is to lead and manage all legal, regulatory, and governance matters for the Company and its subsidiaries. You'll ensure we stay compliant with ASX Listing Rules, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), and other key regulations, all while supporting our strategic business goals. Your strategic legal advice will be pivotal in shaping and executing our legal and compliance strategies across the various regions we operate in.
About the Role
Join our dynamic team in Perpetual Group! As the General Counsel, you will:
Provide expert legal advice and guidance to CEO, Board and senior management on complex legal matters, including regulatory compliance and risk management.
Advise on legal implications of corporate strategies and support transactions including capital raisings, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructures.
Provide legal advice on a wide range of matters including corporate governance, M&A, commercial contracts, employment, intellectual property, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
Manage the organisation through the legal aspects of any corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions, ensuring successful delivery of the defined strategies that management and the Board have agreed.
Work with the Head of Governance, Corporate Affairs & Company Secretariat to oversee all ASX compliance and corporate governance obligations, including continuous disclosure and shareholder communications”.
Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant financial services and broader applicable regulations across all jurisdictions of operation.
Proactively assess the impact of regulatory changes on the business and work with the relevant business leaders and Legal teams to develop strategies to address potential challenges.
Stay abreast of changes in regulations and industry trends and work with business leaders to adapt the company's practices accordingly.
Ensure the Board, CEO and senior management are informed of emerging legal and regulatory trends and their potential impact.
Oversee corporate governance matters and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements for the company and its subsidiaries.
Advise the board of directors on governance best practices and ensure effective governance structures are in place.
Safeguard the company's intellectual property rights and oversee the management of intellectual property matters.
Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal approval (as required) for significant contracts, transactions, and agreements (e.g. complex commercial contracts, joint ventures and licensing agreements) ensuring they align with the company's interests and risk tolerance.
About You.
We’re looking for someone with:
Degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in in Australia, with a strong understanding of international laws and regulations related to financial services.
Prior experience in a General Counsel role ideally within the financial services industry (ideally within a listed company or top-tier law firm).
Deep understanding of the ASX Listing Rules, Corporations Act, and relevant governance codes (e.g., ASX Corporate Governance Principles.
Proven track record of providing strategic legal counsel to executive teams and managing complex legal matters on a global scale.
Proven ability to operate as a strategic business partner in a dynamic commercial environment.
Strong understanding of international financial regulations and industry trends.
Experience with cross-border transactions and international legal frameworks is advantageous.
Confident communicator, presenter and negotiator.
Results oriented and with ability to influence to achieve good business outcomes.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
Desire and aptitude to deliver innovative solutions.
Demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity.
Merger, acquisition, divestment experience (preferred).
Understanding of/ working knowledge of Asset Management, Corporate Trust and Trustee Services is preferable.
Strong legal strategist.
Extensive litigation experience.
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
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.
