Legal Counsel, Regulatory

Company Description

Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders

Closing date: 3rd September 2025

Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies

Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier

Job Description

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia's largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $86 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they're more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

The Legal Counsel, Regulatory & Disputes is responsible for management of legal matters relating to Rest including providing legal advice to Rest Business Units, Board and management regarding Rest's legal rights and duties; and managing Legal Counsel direct reports with a specific focus on regulatory and disputes.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on regulatory and licensing obligations, and support business compliance.
• Liaise with regulators (ASIC, APRA), including managing communications, reports, and presentations for prudential reviews.
• Manage disputes and litigation, including coordination with external legal counsel.
• Advise leadership on regulatory impacts to strategic decisions and business operations.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory changes relevant to Rest.
• Provide guidance on Rest's licences, representative activities, and regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Support executive and board responses to government and regulatory inquiries.
• Represent Rest in industry forums and share relevant insights with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or relevant degree, with admission in an Australian jurisdiction and a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrated experience within a similar role, ideally in financial services or superannuation.
• Strong analytical, research, and commercial acumen with the ability to assess legal and risk implications.
• In-depth knowledge of superannuation law and trustee obligations.
• Skilled in clear, plain-English legal drafting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Experience handling litigated claims.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels and with strategic partners.

Additional Information

Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
• Linkedin Learning
• Income Protection Insurance
• Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest's values and behaviours)
• Rest Stops - meeting free breaks

If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.

Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

*Funds under management as at 30 June 2024. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.