Job Description
About HESTA
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.
We are an inspiring and rewarding place to work, where what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. Our people are exceptional at what they do and focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel with a strong background in regulatory or litigation experience to join our dynamic legal team.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services that support HESTA's commercial arrangements and operations.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Maintaining an in-depth and current understanding of key legislation and standards, including the Superannuation Industry Supervision (SIS) Act, APRA Prudential Standards, and the Corporations Act.
Providing strategic and practical legal advice to HESTA, focusing on legal disputes, litigation, and regulatory notices.
Identifying and managing legal risks arising from legal developments, regulatory focus areas, changes in law, and judicial decisions.
Developing, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents to meet HESTA's legal and regulatory risk management requirements.
Managing relationships with external legal advisers to ensure efficient and effective legal service provision.
Coordinating legal guidance and document review for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
Ensuring a consistent approach to managing legal risks associated with regulatory notices and litigation.
Collaborating with Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory Change teams to provide guidance on changes to applicable laws and standards.
About You
We are looking for a proactive legal professional with a passion for superannuation and regulatory compliance.
Benefits That Matter
Leave for those moments that matter: additional 6 days of leave at the end of the year, paid volunteer leave, gender-neutral paid parental leave, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave.
Your Professional Development Matters: up to $5k per year for professional development, professional development leave, HESTA scholarships, free access to premium learning tools.
Your Health and Wellbeing Matters: annual flu shots, skin checks, social events, employee assistance program available 24/7.
Your Financial Wellbeing Matters: up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment, incentivised Employee Referral Program, 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.
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.
We are an inspiring and rewarding place to work, where what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. Our people are exceptional at what they do and focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel with a strong background in regulatory or litigation experience to join our dynamic legal team.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services that support HESTA's commercial arrangements and operations.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Maintaining an in-depth and current understanding of key legislation and standards, including the Superannuation Industry Supervision (SIS) Act, APRA Prudential Standards, and the Corporations Act.
Providing strategic and practical legal advice to HESTA, focusing on legal disputes, litigation, and regulatory notices.
Identifying and managing legal risks arising from legal developments, regulatory focus areas, changes in law, and judicial decisions.
Developing, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents to meet HESTA's legal and regulatory risk management requirements.
Managing relationships with external legal advisers to ensure efficient and effective legal service provision.
Coordinating legal guidance and document review for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
Ensuring a consistent approach to managing legal risks associated with regulatory notices and litigation.
Collaborating with Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory Change teams to provide guidance on changes to applicable laws and standards.
About You
We are looking for a proactive legal professional with a passion for superannuation and regulatory compliance.
Benefits That Matter
Leave for those moments that matter: additional 6 days of leave at the end of the year, paid volunteer leave, gender-neutral paid parental leave, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave.
Your Professional Development Matters: up to $5k per year for professional development, professional development leave, HESTA scholarships, free access to premium learning tools.
Your Health and Wellbeing Matters: annual flu shots, skin checks, social events, employee assistance program available 24/7.
Your Financial Wellbeing Matters: up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment, incentivised Employee Referral Program, 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Legal Counsel position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
