Legal Counsel | Investments - 12m Contract

How will you make an impact?

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to our members dignified retirement?

Reporting to the Head of Investments - Legal, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to Hostplus’ investment strategy and investment operations teams.

To note: This is a 12month contract role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with managing of the legal due diligence process relating to assets in which Hostplus invests, including equities, private equity, credit, alternatives, property and infrastructure (both domestic and offshore)
• Communicate with and manage external legal advisers to ensure commercial, efficient and cost-effective legal advice.
• Assist with managing and negotiating complex investment related documentation across all asset classes.
• Provide timely, accurate and commercial legal advice on investment related and commercial activities.
• Assist with managing the delivery of investment-related projects arising from regulatory developments, policy changes and the businesses’ initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous development and implementation of legal initiatives relating to due diligence and control processes, precedents and checklists.

About you

• You will require a current practicing certificate and demonstrated experience (at least 4 years PQE), working as a financial services and funds lawyer and/or corporate transactional lawyer, and experience working on large-scale corporate transactions.
• The ability to take a frontline role in complex, often time pressured investment transactions
• Ability to work well with limited supervision
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercial acumen, enthusiasm and a collaborative and innovative approach to legal matters
• Experience at building and managing relationships

What can we offer you?

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• 15% superannuation
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid “flex leave”, so that you can take time out when you need it
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Total Wellness Program, including benefits such as free flu shots, comprehensive EAP support, access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
• 3 days community service leave
• 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 1.8 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at talent@hostplus.com.au and to let us know how we can support.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the prompts to make an application.

We have an important duty to our members, all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check.