Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to lead its global legal function and serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership. The role will shape legal strategy and advise on business growth, products, distribution, transactions, regulation, and risk, translating complex developments into practical guidance. Responsibilities include overseeing legal support for regulatory matters, investigations, litigation, strategic transactions, and product launches; maintaining frameworks for identifying and managing legal risk; and partnering with control functions to strengthen governance. The Chief Legal Officer will also contribute to enterprise decision-making, lead and develop a global legal team, and manage the function’s budget, external providers, technology, and service delivery. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor or equivalent qualification and be authorized to practice in a relevant jurisdiction, with at least 20 years of legal experience, including senior leadership in financial services or another highly regulated industry. Deep knowledge of global asset management, investment products, distribution, fiduciary duties, and institutional clients is required. Applicants should have a record of advising executive teams and boards on complex legal, commercial, regulatory, governance, and risk matters, as well as leading large global teams in complex organizations. Experience with major regulatory matters, strategic transactions, investigations, litigation, and commercial arrangements is essential, alongside exceptional judgment, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.