About Future Fund At the Future Fund, we’re for future minds – like yours. The new investors and creators who thrive on different thinking and doing it together. Those who glimpse opportunity before it strikes and step up every day to grab it. The Future Fund is Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund, managing over $270 billion across seven public asset funds with the same purpose: growing Australia’s future. We are a global investor and work closely with world leading investment organisations to access the best investment ideas. Where others see challenges, we see more interesting investment experiences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We’ve got every future generation to consider, yet our approach to investing is incredibly pure: we think about it deeply, and daily. Ours is a culture where great people grow the future together, with the rare ability to work collaboratively, think freely, and make a real difference. Are you Futureminded? Let’s create what’s next. The Opportunity The Opportunity We are hiring a Manager to join our Legal team. Reporting to a Director, Legal, the Manager, Legal will be responsible for assisting the Legal team to provide high quality legal advice and services on all matters relating to the organisation’s investment, operations and related business activities. The role has a particular focus on Australian and offshore structured investment transactions including fund investments, co-investments, joint ventures, direct investments, reconstructions and disposals across a range of asset classes in both public and private markets. The Manager, Legal will work with the General Counsel, Head of Legal, and Directors, Legal to ensure the organisation’s investment, operations and business activities are conducted in line with international best practice, within the limits prescribed by applicable law and that the organisation’s rights are fully protected through the provision of legal advice and services. The position is a full-time role for a fixed term period of 15 months. Key Responsibilities Investment Transactions and Advice Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of investment and transaction matters across different regions, asset types, and structures, ensuring timely and practical support. Manage and coordinate the legal aspects of investment transactions, including negotiating terms and overseeing investment agreements, while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies. Other Legal Support Provide or coordinate legal advice on various commercial matters, review and negotiate contracts, and work with senior legal team members to manage legal risks and support internal training initiatives as needed. About You Are you able to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, write concise and commercially focused legal advice, and develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and peers? Plus demonstrate strong collaboration skills by actively contributing to shared goals, proactively supporting other Legal team members, and sharing knowledge to improve practices, while adapting to a busy environment, managing time effectively, and maintaining high attention to detail?" Qualifications A law degree or a legal qualification from an Australian tertiary institution recognised for admission to practice in Australia Admitted to practice in Australia as a solicitor and be currently eligible to hold an unconditional Victorian legal practising certificate Post-qualification experience of 5 – 8 years We Are For Everyone At Future Fund, we are better for our differences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Which is why we’re looking for future minds like yours. Your past experiences help us expand our collective knowledge, add value and create something better. When doing your job means Australia has more money to invest in renewables, education, healthcare and medical breakthroughs – there’s a tangible impact to what we do. And we want you to be part of it. Are you Futureminded? Learn more about us at our LinkedIn Life page. Job Posting End Date 20/09/2024