Legal Counsel - Member

• Join a Member-First Superannuation Fund Provider 
• Provide In-House Legal Advice to Business Units, Board & Management 
• Sydney Located | Hybrid Working (CBD Office & Remote) 

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members, with around $100 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.

Rest’s in-house Legal team is led by the General Counsel and includes Investment Legal, Enterprise Legal and Member Legal.

Primary Purpose

“Build trust through the provision of legal services that enable Rest to harness its strategic risks”

This role reports to the Head of Member Legal and provides legal advice to Rest business units, management and the Board on Rest’s legal rights, duties and obligations.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the business on legal and regulatory obligations relating to:
  • superannuation products, including disclosure and distribution;
  • member communications, interactions and other external-facing materials prepared for members;
  • digital marketing, social media, website and app content;
  • financial advice;
  • general trustee matters, including the SIS Act and Corporations Act as they apply to Rest;
  • estate and family law matters as they apply to Rest members; and
  • life insurance as it applies to Rest members.
• Provide legal input and support on projects, including participation in project teams and legal review of related documents and communications.
• Maintain a sound working knowledge of regulatory matters and regulatory change relevant to Rest.
• Advise stakeholders on proposed and actual regulatory changes as required.
• Participate in industry forums on regulatory change and communicate relevant outcomes to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and review relevant Rest policies as required.
• Contribute to legal reports for the Board and Board Committees as required.
• Liaise with external legal providers, auditors, fund administrators and where appropriate, regulators.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by complying with Rest’s WHS policies and management system.