Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel, Investments

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel, Investments

Apply for the Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel, Investments role at Cbus Super Fund.

About Cbus

Created by workers, for workers, Cbus Super is one of Australia’s most successful Superannuation funds. For over four decades we’ve proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard‑working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award‑winning fund we’ve been recognised for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.

About the role

Reporting to the Managing Legal Counsel, this role operates within the Investment Legal team with responsibility for the provision of legal advice and management of legal risk for the Investment Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate and commercially astute legal advice on Cbus’ investments.
• Support the development and implementation of legal processes and procedures.
• Scope and oversee the work of external legal counsel.
• Undertake the legal review and negotiation of contractual documentation, manager and service agreements, ensuring material service provider arrangements are compliant with CPS230.
• Provide legal services relating to a variety of complex transactions, corporate law, financial services, investment management and superannuation issues.

Qualifications

How to Succeed

Your success will derive from prior experience as a legal professional preferably gained in an investment management firm, superannuation environment or with a well‑regarded law firm or similar in‑house environment. This role will involve providing legal services relating to a variety of complex transactions, corporate law, financial services, investment management and superannuation issues. This role would also suit a proactive lawyer who is looking for rewarding development prospects.

Benefits and Culture

We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. We believe that, with diversity of perspectives and experiences, you get better teams and outcomes. We’re looking for people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us.

We’re keen to hear from you – if you feel you haven’t fully met the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We’re aware of accessibility barriers when it comes to applying for a job and we want to help. If you require assistance with your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via careers@cbussuper.com.au

Applications Close

1 December (Interviews will be concluded pre Christmas)

Employment Type

This is a full‑time 10‑month contract based in Melbourne or Sydney. There may be potential for extension beyond.

Agencies, please note : All Cbus vacancies are managed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team. Should external assistance be required we will reach out to our preferred agency partners. Thank you.

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