Company Description Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders Closing date: 20th June 2025 Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier Job Description Join the legal team of a leading industry fund Commercial role working with senior leaders Brand new Circular Quay offices Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds. We support nearly two million members, with around $86 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. Your role will work closley with the Head of Enterprise Legal and be responsible for providing legal advice to Rest's Business Units, Board and Leaders regarding Rest’s legal rights and duties in respect to commercial activities. Provide legal advice and guidance on the commercial contracting needs of Rest. Manage the timely review and negotiation of legal agreements and documentation, including detailed analysis of complex contractual relationships with significant service providers. Provide legal advice and guidance on the commercial contracting IT contracting and advisory. Provide legal advice and guidance on the commercial contracting Tax law. Provide legal advice and guidance on the employment law needs of Rest. Maintain a good working knowledge of regulatory matters and regulatory change relating to Rest. Advise on proposed and actual regulatory changes to stakeholders, as required. Participate in industry forums to provide input and discussions on regulatory changes and communicate outcomes to relevant internal stakeholders as required. Ongoing project support as required, including participation in project teams, legal review of documentation and communication materials arising out of projects. Preparation and review of relevant Rest policies as required. Preparation of reports for Board and Board Committees Attendance at Rest Executive and/or Management Team meetings as required to provide legal input. Liaising with external legal providers, auditors, fund administration and regulators when required Manage the delivery of legal training to Rest Business Units Qualifications Bachelor of Laws or appropriate business/law degree with admission in an appropriate jurisdiction. Hold a current Australian state based practising certificate Must be commercially astute, possess strong analytical and research skills in complex legal/commercial problems and be capable of identifying and analysing the associated commercial and risk implications of such problems for the organisation Expertise in legal roles with an emphasis on commercial contracting Thorough knowledge of legal obligations as they relate to superannuation funds and superannuation trustees would be highly regarded Strong commercial drafting skills with a focus on clarity and plain English Experience in managing multiple projects and prioritising competing deadlines Ability to work with all levels of the fund Additional Information Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include: Personal and professional development opportunities Hybrid working Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave Linkedin Learning Income Protection Insurance Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours) Rest Stops - meeting free breaks If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now. Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best. We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks. Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered. *Funds under management as at 30 June 2024. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.