Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

HBF is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to act as a trusted legal partner across the organisation, working closely with the Chief Legal Counsel, the Executive Committee and senior leaders. This is a broad, hands-on role covering corporate transactions, regulatory matters, contracts and governance, advising on commercial and strategic matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused advice across corporate, commercial, regulatory, governance and compliance matters.
• Advise on regulatory and legislative matters involving APRA, ASIC, ACCC and the OAIC.
• Support strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and other initiatives.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documentation.
• Advise the Executive Committee and Board, and monitor emerging legislation and regulatory changes.
• Bring a strong ethical lens to decision-making, balancing legal, regulatory, member and commercial considerations.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws and current admission to practise law in Australia.
• 10+ years' post-admission experience.
• Corporate and commercial law experience, including regulatory matters, major investigations or enquiries.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, ideally including mergers and acquisitions.
• High level of independence, collaboration and credibility with senior executives, Boards, regulators and external advisors.

Required skills

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to turn complex legal issues into practical business advice.

What we offer

• Fully subsidised Gold Hospital Insurance Cover.
• Flexible working and work from home options.
• 18 weeks parental leave.
• 3 additional wellbeing days each year, plus volunteering days and onsite barista.
• Corporate discounts on gyms, retail, restaurants and hotels.