Legal Advisor

The Investment Platform is building a new and exciting financial services business, delivering a leading-edge investment platform and supporting services to independent financial advisers. Leveraging the latest global technologies, our platform is built on modern architecture and straight-through processing, offering a highly competitive proposition with both local and offshore capability. At the core of our vision lies customer centricity and digital enablement.

We are seeking a Legal Advisor to provide legal support and advice to the Investment Platform business line. This role offers exposure across the broader Investments and Asset Management unit, ensuring alignment with governance, compliance, and strategic objectives.

• LLB or B(Proc)/B Juris (or similar professional qualification)
• Admitted attorney or advocate
• 3+ years’ experience as a Legal Advisor in LISP (essential)
• Strong knowledge of wealth, investments, and the financial services sector
• Understanding of relevant financial services legislation and investment/LISP products
• Retirement funds and retail investment product experience

• Manage legal and reputational risk while ensuring adherence to corporate governance.
• Provide legal advice on investment products, legislation, and operational processes.
• Draft, vet, and review contracts, client documentation, and product-related communications.
• Collaborate with product development, compliance, tax, marketing, and dispute resolution teams.
• Conduct legal research and deliver opinions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support retirement fund governance and provide input on product tax matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on their impact to the business.
• Contribute to a fintech-driven culture by implementing modern legal tech solutions.
• Prepare monthly legal risk reports for the Head of Legal.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects in fast-paced environments
• High sense of responsibility, conscientiousness, and delivery focus
• Proactive, independent thinker with sound judgment
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse teams

This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking investment platform that is reshaping financial services through innovation and digital enablement. You’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the business while enabling growth and excellence.