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AustralianSuper

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need significant private credit/debt legal experience, strong document negotiation skills, project management expertise, legal due diligence knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Bar qualified.
  • You will manage legal due diligence for investments, assess risks, advise on transaction structures, and develop control processes for investment documentation and agreements.

Requirements

  • Significant experience within private practice at a large law firm or an in-house legal function working in private credit/debt.
  • Excellent track record reviewing and negotiating documents, including finance documents, legal opinions, confidentiality agreements, release and reliance letters, engagement letter, etc.
  • Extensive experience managing projects with several parties and service providers.
  • Detailed comprehension of legal due diligence principles in relation to private market investments and regulatory clearances
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment operating with competing deadlines and priorities
  • Bar Qualified.

Responsibilities

  • Autonomously manage the legal and related due diligence required in respect of assets in which the Fund is planning to invest, with a particular focus on the Fund’s investments for private credit; infrastructure debt and property debt.
  • Lead the identification, escalation, allocation, and mitigation of legal risks associated with the Fund’s investment activities as part of the legal work stream.
  • Advise on transaction structure, deal documentation, diligence, regulatory/licensing and reputational issues
  • Manage and provide advice on legal documentation and commercial terms relating to both the Fund’s direct investment activity, its contractual arrangements with its commercial partners as well as broader Investment Department activity.
  • Take ownership for the development and implementation of appropriate control processes, precedents, and checklists for the ongoing review of investments in listed and unlisted assets.
  • Input into the broader transaction management for the Fund’s direct acquisitions across the asset class teams and portfolio operations.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Legal Counsel role at AustralianSuper?

The primary focus of the Senior Legal Counsel role is to provide strategic, structuring, and commercial transaction support and advice specifically for private credit investments, including real estate finance and infrastructure lending.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include managing legal and due diligence efforts for investments, identifying and mitigating legal risks, advising on transaction structures and documentation, managing commercial terms, and developing control processes for investment reviews.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have significant experience in private practice at a large law firm or an in-house legal function, particularly in private credit/debt, be bar qualified, and possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Is experience in structured credit necessary for this position?

Yes, familiarity with structured credit is beneficial for this role, given its focus on various credit investment opportunities.

Where is this position based?

The role is based on-site at London King's Cross Estate, a core asset of the Fund's global portfolio.

What kind of work environment can one expect at AustralianSuper?

AustralianSuper promotes a high-performing collaborative team environment, offering flexibility in work hours and a blended working environment.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, the position is part of a growing team in London, and AustralianSuper emphasizes building its culture and supporting employee career growth.

What benefits are provided to employees at AustralianSuper?

Employees are offered great benefits including generous leave, leading pension contributions, health insurance, and support for a flexible working environment.

How does AustralianSuper support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

AustralianSuper is committed to supporting a diverse workforce and embraces inclusivity. They encourage candidates to inform the recruitment team of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What are the core values that AustralianSuper seeks in its candidates?

AustralianSuper values Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit, and Excellent Outcomes in its candidates and team members.

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AustralianSuper

As Australia’s largest superannuation fund, we’re here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AustralianSuper is for everyday Australians and businesses; we help invest members’ money to create the best possible retirement outcomes for members. More than 3 million members and 440,000 businesses trust us to invest more than AU$270 billion on their behalf. One in 8 working Australians are a member of AustralianSuper, the nation’s largest superannuation fund. Our size has given us the ability to leverage significant investment opportunities for long term performance and low fees that are passed on to our members. With services and advice that simplify super for business including a free clearing house, secure online transactions, dedicated relationship managers, education and help. It’s easy to see why we’ve been a top performing fund. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AustralianSuper is not responsible for other user's comments. We reserve the right to delete any comments that are not in line with our community standards. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Investment returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Reference to any awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund. The information posted by AustralianSuper may be general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, situation or needs. Before making a decision about AustralianSuper, you should think about your financial requirements and refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, available at australiansuper.com/pds or by calling 1300 300 273. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.