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 guide business strategy and advise on growth initiatives, products, distribution, transactions, regulation, and risk, translating complex legal developments into practical guidance. Responsibilities include overseeing legal support for regulatory matters, investigations, litigation, and strategic transactions; maintaining a global legal-risk framework; and partnering with control functions to strengthen governance. The Chief Legal Officer will also lead and develop a global legal team, manage budgets and external counsel, and improve the function’s operations 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 global teams in complex organizations. Strong judgment, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills are essential, along with experience in major regulatory matters, transactions, investigations, litigation, and commercial arrangements.