Legal Counsel - Regulatory and Disputes

Job Description

• Join a Member-First Superannuation Fund Provider! 
• Provide In-House Legal Advice to Rest Business Units, Board and Management 
• Sydney Head Office Located | Close to Circular Quay 
• Hybrid Working 

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.

About the Role

In conjunction with the Head of Enterprise Legal, the role is responsible for providing legal advice to Rest Business Units, Board and management regarding incidents, breaches, regulator engagements and regulator-initiated proceedings relating to Rest. Where appropriate or required, the role will also assist with other matters being handled by the broader Enterprise Legal team

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Provide clear legal advice on regulatory reporting and notification obligations impacting Rest.
• Guide the business on legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements (including representative conduct).
• Support regulator engagements and correspondence, including ASIC and APRA.
• Manage regulator-initiated disputes and litigation, partnering with external counsel as required.
• Provide timely, practical advice to leaders to support strategic decisions and delivery.
• Monitor regulatory change, brief stakeholders and contribute to industry forums where needed.
• Support projects with legal review of documents, communications and policy updates.
• Prepare Board/Committee papers and provide legal input at executive and management forums.
• Build capability through legal training, knowledge sharing and a strong WHS/safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or relevant degree, with admission in an Australian jurisdiction and a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrated experience within a similar role, ideally in financial services or superannuation.
• Strong analytical, research, and commercial acumen with the ability to assess legal and risk implications.
• In-depth knowledge of superannuation law and trustee obligations.
• Skilled in clear, plain-English legal drafting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Experience handling litigated claims.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels and with strategic partners.

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 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.