Senior Legal Counsel - 6 month FTC

Senior Legal Counsel - 6 month FTC

19 Dec 2024
New Hampshire, Sydney 00000 Sydney USA

Senior Legal Counsel - 6 month FTC

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.Please note this role is a 6 month FTC covering parental leave.Working with the Group Legal Counsel, the role is responsible for managing legal matters relating to Rest including providing legal advice to Rest Business units, Management, Board and Directors to ensure appropriate management of Rest’s legal rights and duties and legal compliance and managing Legal Counsel direct reports.Provide advice on regulatory legal matters and guidance to the business in relation to legislative, regulatory and licensing obligationsParticipate in the due diligence process as a legal stakeholder to provide review and legal advice on required documents and processes Advise management on regulatory matters that affect business decisions and the execution of Rest’s strategic objectives, Maintain a good working knowledge of regulatory matters and regulatory change relating to the Trustee and Fund.  Advise on proposed and actual regulatory changes to stakeholders to manage legal risks.  Advise on Rest’s governance framework including licences and the activities of representatives of the Trustee to properly discharge licence responsibilities. Advise on Rest’s regulatory reporting frameworks Manage legal aspects of regulatory investigations. Assist with liaison with regulators including ASIC and APRA for all communications including meetings and correspondence, preparation of reports, schedules and presentations for APRA prudential reviews, where required. Participate in industry forums and groups to provide input and discussions on regulatory changes and communicate outcomes to relevant internal stakeholders as required.  Support and advise management on regulatory matters that affect business decisions and the execution of Rest’s objectivesAssist as required in the delivery of legal training to Rest Business Units. Manage litigated matters and disputes where required, including liaison with Rest’s external legal panel and Senior Counsel in relation to litigated matters Liaising with external legal providers, auditors, fund administration and regulators when required Preparation and review of relevant Fund policies as required 

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