Legal Counsel

CBUS Super

Melbourne, VIC

Corporate & Commercial Law (Legal)

Full time

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About Cbus

Created by workers, for workers, Cbus Super is one of Australia’s most successful superannuation funds. For almost four decades we’ve proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award-winning fund, we’ve been recognized for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member-first ethos as a proud industry fund.

About the role

The legal team at Cbus works closely with the broader business on a range of strategic legal matters related to legal risk mitigation, transaction implementation, and the provision of commercially astute legal advice. As a legal counsel at Cbus, you’ll be part of a very experienced, talented, and large in-house legal team with proven expertise delivering high-quality strategic legal advice on M&A (mergers & acquisitions), funds management, debt finance, structured finance, and/or derivatives.

This opportunity sits within our Investments legal team. As a legal counsel within the investments legal team, you will support and lead complex transactions and commercial contract negotiations and implement processes and procedures on a range of high-profile and value-added legal matters. You will work on initiatives relating to private markets, capital and equity markets, ESG, fund operations, regulatory projects, and regulatory compliance.

This is an opportunity to enhance your career within commercial law in one of Australia’s highest-performing in-house legal teams.

The Cbus Legal Team are finalists for three Lawyers Weekly 2025 Corporate Awards, including Large Law Department of the Year. In the context of high-profile and complex legal matters facing Cbus, the Cbus Legal Team has risen to the challenge with excellent teamwork, collaboration, individual excellence, and a member-driven attitude. There has never been a better time for high-performing and purpose-driven lawyers to join one of Australia’s leading in-house legal teams.

About You

Background in either M&A, funds management, or debt finance.

3 years PQE+ +

Ideally you will have come from private practice or a regulator and be looking to move in-house or will already have gained some in-house exposure.

Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and business partnering skills with a proactive and dynamic approach.

Commercially astute and demonstrated experience in a regulated environment.

Belong at Cbus

We value difference and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities, and thinking styles. We believe that, with diversity of perspectives and experiences, you get better teams and outcomes. We’re looking for people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations, and abilities to join us. 

We’re keen to hear from you

If you've read through the requirements of this role and you feel like you haven’t fully met the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply. We're aware of accessibility barriers when it comes to applying for a job, and we want to help.

Applications Close: 23 May 2025

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Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via careers@cbussuper.com.au