Senior Legal Counsel

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More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.
HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That's because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they're focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We're an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them.

The opportunity – 'Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life' #careerswithimpact 

We are on the lookout for an experienced and motivated Senior Legal Counsel to join our high-performing legal team on a 12-month parental leave maximum term contract.   Ideal start date will be 19 January 2025.
This role is perfect for a proactive legal professional with 8+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) in investments (M&A, banking & finance and/or investment funds) who is eager to contribute their expertise and thrive in a collaborative environment.
As a Senior Legal Counsel –focusing on HESTA's investments, you will play a pivotal role in advising on HESTA's diverse range of investment types. This includes attending to the documentation and management of the legal aspects of HESTA's investment relationships with external parties, legal risk management and regulatory advice/oversight.  

Your day will see  you:

• Collaborating primarily with the Investment Management (IM) and Investment Execution (IE) teams, while also engaging with the Tax, Compliance, Risk and broader Legal teams
• Structuring and negotiating investment relationships and fund formations
• Reviewing and advising on investment management agreements
• Negotiating and executing direct investments, including property, infrastructure and private equity investments
• Providing advice on key regulations both in Australia and overseas, including with respect to competition laws, foreign filing regimes, corporations laws and AML/CTF/sanctions laws
• Advising on operational aspects of investments
• Managing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Supporting the broader Legal team with the negotiation of material contracts and responding to regulatory inquiries
• Participating in multi-disciplinary project teams
• Assisting with organisational initiatives and regulatory developments

About you:

• 8+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) in private practice or in-house
• Strong experience in either M&A, investment management or investment funds
• A strong background in banking and finance is desirable (but not essential)
• An understanding of superannuation laws is desirable (but not essential)
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges
• Excellent team player with a positive, solutions-focused attitude

Apply Today and Join Us on 19 January If you are available now, we can also accommodate you commencing sooner.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few).
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. 
We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team and we'll call you to discuss. 

We'll close applications when we find the right person, so get in quick before you miss this opportunity.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position 
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