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Our award winning team are seeking a Legal Counsel with 3–5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our Legal Team at Cbus. You will be joining the best large in-house team of the year (Lawyers Weekly). This role can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact regulatory projects and work closely with a broad range of business units including product, brand &marketing, admin ops, financial advice, complaints, insurance, strategy/media, risk and compliance, and IT/Data.
Reporting to the Managing Legal Counsel – Regulatory Projects Lead, you will provide timely, accurate, and commercially astute legal advice on superannuation and trustee work, including project & change delivery to support the implementation regulatory change and the fund's intended outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice to ensure compliance with the relevant laws, including the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act, Prudential Standards, Corporations Act, Cbus Trust Deed, regulatory licences, and other relevant legislation and regulatory guides.
* Partner with business units to support the delivery of regulatory projects and provide BAU legal advice.
* Assist in managing relationships with external legal providers.
* Contribute to the development and enhancement of legal processes and procedures.
* Collaborate with senior legal counsel and other team members to deliver high-quality legal services.
* Support the Managing Legal Counsel in supervising legal team activities and project execution.
Key Selection Criteria
* Legal qualification – admitted to practice in an Australian jurisdiction and hold a current solicitors' practising certificate.
* 3–5 years PQE, preferably in superannuation, financial services, regulatory, or in-house legal environments.
* Solid understanding of legal frameworks relevant to superannuation and financial services.
* Commercially astute with sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, and be a "team-player".
* High level of professional ethics and integrity.
* Commitment to the values and behaviours of the organisation.
About Cbus
Created by workers, for workers, Cbus Super is one of Australia's most successful Superannuation funds. For almost 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.
We want to hear from you
If you've read through the requirements of this role and you feel like you haven't fully met the criteria, we would 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
Like to know more about working with Cbus? Listen to some of our videos with members of the Cbus team on our website, cbussuper.com.au/careers
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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Legal
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