A rare opportunity has arisen to join a high-growth financial services organisation based in Melbourne as its new Head of Legal, Regulatory.

Reporting to the General Manager – Legal, this is a senior leadership role within a high-performing Legal, Risk & Governance function. The role has x 2 direct legal reports.

You will provide strategic legal oversight across the Group, with a particular focus on regulatory engagement, investigations, litigation, and enforcement matters. You will also play a key role in shaping legal strategy, building team capability, and supporting the organisation’s continued growth in a complex regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Litigation:

• Lead the legal response to regulatory investigations, enforceable undertakings, and breach reporting;

• Manage complex litigation and dispute resolution, including regulator-driven matters and complaints; and

• Act as the key interface with regulators and external counsel.

Commercial & Operational Support:

• Oversee and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements across platform, distribution, investment and technology;

• Support disclosure documentation and legal frameworks; and

• Partner closely with Risk and Compliance to strengthen enterprise-wide risk management.

About You:

• 8+ years’ PQE with strong financial services regulatory expertise;

• Proven experience in ASIC/APRA engagement, investigations, and enforcement matters;

• Background in financial services or superannuation is ideal; and

• Demonstrated leadership experience, either in-house or from private practice.

How to Apply:

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Matt Brown at u&u on 0438 505 280 or email matt.brown@uandu.com quoting reference number 44787.
 
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