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Job Description
How will you make an impact
This role is your opportunity to make a significant impact by providing legal advice to the business addressing emerging legal issues impacting the Fund.
The opportunity
Are you a passionate and driven junior lawyer looking to make a significant impact in the financial services industry Hostplus is seeking a talented individual with experience in financial services and exposure to superannuation to join our dynamic Legal team. This is your opportunity to contribute to the success of one of Australias leading superannuation funds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide highquality and timely legal advice to the business addressing emerging legal issues impacting the Fund.
- Review product disclosure statements financial services guides target market determinations and other financial services collateral.
- Review member communications marketing materials and press releases.
- Develop fact sheets and guidance notes for use by memberfacing staff.
- Assist with the development of and undertake internal staff training sessions and programs.
- Assist in managing litigation.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Legal Governance & Resolutions.
About you
- 2 PQE experience in superannuation (preferred) financial services law or commercial law.
- Strong technical legal skills and indepth knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) and APRA prudential standards.
- Ability to influence others and develop strong working relationships.
- Robust negotiation drafting and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commonsense judgment with a proactive problemsolving approach.
- Ability to operate autonomously and apply sound commercial and risk judgment to various situations.
- Degree in Law and Legal Practice.
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
- 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 2 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 youre in marketing financial advice operations or any of our other divisions youll 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 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.
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