We are Australia's largest superannuation fund, here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, we create meaningful value for members and our communities through our diverse workforce of highly competent and motivated employees.
Your new team
Our Finance and Operations group is responsible for the Fund's considerable financial, legal and operational activities. Dedicated to continuous improvement, it is a team led by managers who advocate for their people, are open and approachable and who share their knowledge. Our environment enables you to seize exciting career opportunities, to feel trusted and respected, and to lead a fulfilling life with true workplace flexibility.
Your new role
This role will report into the Managing Legal Counsel, Investments and sit within the wider Legal team. You will advise on legal issues and manage the legal workstream in respect of Fund investments, with a focus on direct investments in private equity both domestically and internationally, and on listed market investments. You will lead the identification, escalation and mitigation of legal risks, and advise on legal documentation and commercial terms. Your ability to provide strategic and commercial advice, and to negotiate effectively, will be valued. A key requirement of this role is the ability to form strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will become a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and support them in reaching their objectives. Some other key duties are listed below:
- Help to ensure the Fund is structured and operating in an optimal manner to ensure scale and opportunities are exploited
- Take ownership for the development and implementation of appropriate control processes, precedents and checklists for the ongoing review of investments in listed and unlisted assets
- Input into the broader transaction management for the Fund's direct acquisitions across the asset class teams and portfolio operations
- Keep pace with the issues surrounding the investment of funds into a broad range of asset classes and communicate these to senior stakeholders as required
What you'll need
- 7+ years of experience working within private practice at a large law firm or an in-house legal function within an institutional investing organisation
- Extensive experience working on private equity or large-scale corporate transactions with a detailed understanding of due diligence principles in relation to investments. Knowledge of listed market transactions is also helpful
- Self-starter comfortable working in a team where direct involvement in tasks is required, along with sound commercial judgement and a results driven mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to present ideas, perspectives and issues to senior management
What you'll get in return
You will be working in a supportive environment with a strong team culture. Your ongoing development will be valued and you will be part of a dynamic and authentic organisation that promotes integrity and puts members first. Other benefits include a competitive salary, genuine flexible working arrangements, discounted travel, income protection insurance and generous leave entitlements.
We are committed to the recruitment, development and support of a diverse workforce into an environment which is inclusive, embraces diversity in all its forms and is a place where you can be you. All roles can flex at AustralianSuper and we're happy to discuss what this can look like for you.
We are proud to be a WGEA certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (8 years running) and to be recognised as one of Australia's top 10 workplaces for Dads.
What's next
Please apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.
Be Inspired, Be Bold, Be You
Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper's Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.
