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PwC

Director – Tax & Legal Risk and Quality

PwC

. Ensure PwC’s compliance with legal and regulatory obligations as a multidisciplinary legal practice .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates strong legal qualifications and extensive experience in compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement within a multidisciplinary professional services environment. Capable of leading teams, delivering training, and managing client engagements while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.

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Legal QualificationsStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementLeadership ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills
ComplianceRisk ManagementContract ReviewEngagement ContractsLegal ResearchAI Tools CompetenceCorporate LawEmployment LawTax LawQuality Assurance
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCoachingTrust-BuildingInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
Internal SystemsTemplatesTraining ToolsRisk Management Tools
Industry Keywords
Professional ServicesMultidisciplinary FirmLegal PracticeRegulatory ComplianceProfessional Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure PwC’s compliance with legal and regulatory obligations as a multidisciplinary legal practice
  • Participate in professional limitation of liability schemes and liaise with law societies and professional associations
  • Ensure multidisciplinary engagements comply with PwC policy and regulatory requirements
  • Review and advise on engagement contracts and client agreements, working with the Office of General Counsel where required
  • Develop and present reputation and risk management training and communications
  • Identify and manage new and common risks within PwC’s risk appetite, including responsible use of AI
  • Liaise with internal services including OGC, Compliance, Independence, Markets, and AML/KYC
  • Develop tools, templates, and facilities supporting compliant and efficient client engagements
  • Support client-facing tax and legal teams with day-to-day quality and risk queries
  • Build and lead high-performing teams and mentor Senior Managers, Managers, and Consultants
  • Report directly to the Tax & Legal Risk & Quality Leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Legal qualifications and experience are required; admission required, but a current practicing certificate is not required
  • At least 7–10 years post-qualification experience
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience or keen interest in internal Risk & Quality within a professional services firm or law practice
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong leadership and coaching experience
  • Ability to work autonomously in a flexible environment
  • Ability to build trust-based relationships and influence with impact
  • Confidence communicating with people at all levels of seniority and external stakeholders
  • Ability to deliver commercial outcomes in a fast-paced environment
  • Competence using internal systems and AI tools
  • Familiarity with legal services in Corporate & Commercial law, Employment Law, or Tax Law is desirable
  • Experience in a multidisciplinary professional firm is highly valued
  • Must be available to work without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexibility to choose when, where, and how you work
  • Continuous learning and leadership development
  • Generous leave entitlements, including floating public holidays and birthday leave
  • Ability to purchase additional leave on top of four weeks
  • Up to 26 weeks of parental leave for caregivers
  • Inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Cutting-edge technology and work with leading organisations