Financial Services/Corporate Lawyer

at  Mutual Trust

• Attractive salary package on offer
• No billable hours, true generalist role with endless learning and development
• CBD location, hybrid work model, plus a range of staff benefits

ABOUT US

Mutual Trust is a modern Multi-Family Office providing integrated wealth services to some Australia’s most successful families, family businesses, trustees, not-for-profits and individuals. Our purpose is to help families achieve what matters most.

ABOUT YOU

You have strong commercial acumen, a collaborative approach and the ability to provide solutions-focused, commercial legal advice to a diverse range of internal stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• 5-7 years PQE lawyer with broad experience in financial services law and general corporate/commercial law.
• Solid understanding of financial services laws, obligations of AFS licensees, investment advisory, investment management and investment operations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, understand legal issues and partner with the business to deliver sound advice and solutions.
• Proactive in understanding and communicating legal risks, delivering risk management strategies.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and also collaboratively, both as an internal legal adviser and in liaison with external law firms.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a hands-on approach to a broad-ranging role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support including review and negotiation of contracts, advising on regulatory issues and supporting the business with advice on legislative changes and legal risk management.
• Offer legal assistance across Mutual Trust’s Wealth Business, including advisory on AFS licensing requirements, reviewing legal documentation and ensuring compliance with the Corporations Act and ASIC regulations.
• Support on workplace law matters, provide updates on changes in law, and assist with employment agreements.
• Offer internal legal advice to client-facing team members and advise the Philanthropy Team on compliance with relevant guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of internal policies and governance practices.
• Prepare materials for compliance learning systems and deliver internal training on legal issues

Mutual Trust is a purpose-led organisation. We achieve this with people who are Excellent, Heartfelt, Inspiring and Principled. If these values resonate with you, please submit your application online with the following:

• A cover letter, and
• A detailed resume in Word forma