Posted 14 days ago
Description
Join to apply for the Legal Counsel role at Dimensional Fund Advisors
The Opportunity
Working with other members of the local and global legal team to provide advice and legal support to the business on a wide range of funds, investment management, general company and commercial issues.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support to the business on local and global regulatory issues arising in the context of Dimensional's asset management business
- Provide general regulatory advice – including interpretation and application of regulatory reforms to the business
- Provide legal guidance and advice to the business for new investment product launches, including preparation of disclosure documentation
- Review, negotiate and draft Investment Management Agreements – working closely with internal stakeholders to provide commercial advice
- Work with the global legal team with respect to preparation and review of client and supplier/vendor contracts – including platform agreements, back‑office contracts, IT contracts and other corporate contracts
- Liaise with and oversee work provided by outside counsel on a variety of legal matters ensuring the standards for service delivery and cost are met
- Collaborate closely with Dimensional's Global Legal team
- Partner with sales, client servicing, marketing, product development, research and compliance departments to identify and manage any legal issues and risks
- Assist with reviews of marketing materials, client/consultant questionnaires and ongoing due diligence requests
- Assist the global team with HR-related matters
Qualifications and Experience
- Targeting 3‑6 years post‑qualification experience
- Strong academic achievement at a reputable law school
- Experience in either private practice with an upper‑tier law firm in corporate and securities law or funds and investment management, or in‑house experience with an investment manager or financial services business
- Ability to provide advice which is both technically correct and commercial
- Ability to work with global legal colleagues across different jurisdictions and time zones
- General contract law experience
- Proficiency with the Corporations Act (experience in Chapters 5C and 7 of the Corporations Act is desirable)
- Familiarity with the PDS regime, investment management agreements and wrap and other platform agreements is desirable
- Team player with ability to work on own initiative, and manage multiple work streams and tasks reliably
- Ability to collaborate with non‑legal teams within the business and explain practical implications of the law effectively
- Very strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Detail oriented and organized
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
A$180,000.00 – A$225,000.00
Apply now to join our team.
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