Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

As Investigations Matter Lead in PwC’s Office of General Counsel & Secretariat, you will bring your deep legal expertise and strategic counsel to navigating complex, sensitive matters and supporting senior leadership. You will work closely with senior leaders, boards and executives across the firm.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy and health giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the management of sensitive matters, disputes, with a focus on whistleblowers, complex Partner and staff matters and employment-related disputes
• Provide strategic counsel to boards and senior executives.
• Navigate complex, high-stakes situations with discretion.
• Advise on reputational, legal, and regulatory risks
• Work with external counsel and specialists
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of corporate law, employment law, and regulatory frameworks
   

What we’re looking for:

Core skills

• 10-15+ years of experience working in law firms or in-house environments
• Experience managing whistleblower matters, sensitive issues, complex disputes, and internal matters
• Expert judgment and strategic counsel in navigating privilege, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements
• Stakeholder relationship management, with the ability to build trust with boards, executives, regulators, and external advisors.
• Team leadership capability, with experience building and developing high-performing legal tM(
• eams.
   

Desirable skills

• Experience in a Corporate or Partnership setting
   

Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferrable and relevant.

What you’ll gain:

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Head of Investigations and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role. 

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Articles of Incorporation, Client Counseling, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Policy, Commercial Transactions, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contract Writing, Corporate Compliance Programs, Corporate Counseling, Corporate Finance, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Structuring, Corporate Transactions, Creativity {+ 50 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 25, 2026