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 Reporting to a Director, Legal, the Legal Counsel 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. This role has a particular focus on Australian and offshore structured commercial 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 Legal Counsel will work with senior members of the Legal team 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 14 months. Reports to: Director, Legal Direct Reports: The position has no direct reports Responsibilities Legal Advice and Service Relationship Management About You Qualifications A law degree from an Australian tertiary institution or other legal qualification recognised for the purpose of admission to legal practice in Victoria or another State of Australia Admitted to practice in Victoria or another State of Australia as a solicitor and be currently eligible to hold a Victorian legal practising certificate Experience Experience in a major commercial law firm and/or in-house in a high-quality commercial organisation. A commercial funds management background (including co-mingled funds and co-investments) or commercial transaction experience (eg. experience with complex mergers and acquisitions) is preferable. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Demonstrated legal risk assessment and management experience Demonstrated ability to not only provide legal input into matters, but to also add value from a solutions-focussed, strategic, business point of view Attributes Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills Adaptable Shows initiative Works collaboratively Is commercially minded Has a "best practice" approach 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 22/10/2024