Senior Legal Counsel – Superannuation
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Description
Betashares is on a mission to become Australia’s leading customer-focused financial services brand. As part of this ambition, we are expanding our product portfolio to include a market-leading superannuation offering. In September 2024, Betashares acquired Bendigo Superannuation Pty Ltd, the superannuation business of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.
We are now seeking an energetic and self-motivated senior lawyer with strong superannuation expertise to join our team. Reporting to the General Counsel & Group Head of Compliance, this broad role will help shape our superannuation legal function and provide high-quality legal advice to support a growing and dynamic superannuation business.
The ideal candidate will be available to start as soon as possible on a 12-month parental leave contract, ensuring seamless continuity of legal support for our expanding superannuation operations. There will also be opportunities to contribute to broader group initiatives aligned with your skills and interests.
Key Responsibilities
Providing legal advice to the Superannuation Trustee Board and Board Committees
Providing legal advice to the superannuation business
Providing legal support in relation to product development including superannuation administration transitions
Preparation of offer documents
Advising on new products and initiatives
Managing legal workstreams relating to inorganic growth initiatives (e.g. SFT transactions) including assisting on legal due diligence, transaction documents and managing external legal advisers
Developing strong relationships with members of the superannuation business to ensure an appropriate level of influence and collaboration
Liaison with key regulators such as the APRA and ASIC
Assisting with the review and development of policies and procedures affecting the superannuation business
Providing interpretative guidance on applicable superannuation regulations, legislation and reform proposals and keeping the superannuation business updated on industry developments
Negotiating agreements with a range of service providers and counterparties
Reviewing marketing and other member facing documents
Managing matters briefed to external legal advisers.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
10+ years’ experience in a legal role focused on superannuation, with a minimum 5 years at a senior level.
Strong superannuation experience and knowledge of the associated legislation and compliance requirements.
Demonstrable experience providing support to senior management and/or Board in financial services organisations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present ideas, perspectives and issues to senior management.
Must be commercially astute, possess strong analytical skills in respect of complex legal and commercial issues and capable of identifying and analysing the associated commercial and risk implications.
Strong technical knowledge, writing skills and attention to detail.
Excellent organisational skills with ability to multi task.
Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively and as a member of a team.
Must hold a current practising certificate as a legal practitioner.
Benefits
What We Offer
Betashares believes our most important asset is our people and we are proud of the culture we have built – but we are always striving to be better. We want every Betashares employee to be doing their best work and developing their careers. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
Continuous career development and training opportunities
Access to a health and wellbeing platform with physical, mental, social and financial support programs available.
Volunteering days off, so you can contribute to a cause that matters to you.
Conveniently located CBD offices with fully stocked kitchens, team breakfasts and catered lunches on a regular basis.
Fun and inclusive social events.
Our Values
As our business continues to grow, we’re committed to creating a workplace that gives us all the best opportunity to succeed, and that is enjoyable to be a part of. We prize ambition and drive, but equally we value honesty and humility.
We support each other, and we respect our clients and our competitors. Innovation is in our DNA, and we are always looking for better ways to do things and are willing to take measured risks and learn from our mistakes along the way.
About Betashares
Betashares was founded in 2009 and launched with the vision to create intelligent and accessible investment solutions for Australian investors. Over the past decade our dedication to helping Australian investors achieve their financial goals has seen Betashares grow from ‘challenger’ to market leader, driving disruption and innovation in the exchange traded funds (ETFs) industry.
Betashares offers the broadest range of exchange traded funds on the ASX and is trusted by over a million investors. As of June 2025, Betashares manages over $50 billion in assets.
Betashares is continuing to grow and innovate with a strong focus on the customer, recently entering the superannuation sector and launching our retail wealth platform, Betashares Direct.
We currently have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand and a growing team of over 180 people.
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