Take hold of a monster opportunity and join Australian Retirement Trust as our Senior Legal Counsel
- Major Litigation and Regulatory. You'll lead complex litigation, regulatory investigations and remediation matters while providing strategic, commercially focused advice that protects our members, reputation and organisation. Description We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a Senior Legal Counsel
- Major Litigation and Regulatory, you'll be a trusted adviser on some of our most complex, sensitive and high-impact legal matters. You'll help shape our response to regulatory notices and investigations, lead significant litigation and disputes, and provide strategic advice on remediation programs arising from regulatory findings and internal reviews. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, business teams, external legal providers and colleagues across Corporate Legal, building strong relationships and delivering clear, practical solutions. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor other lawyers, share your expertise and contribute to continuous improvement across the legal function. This role is available as a 8-month max-term/ secondment opportunity initially and is based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth. Responsibilities Day to day, you'll:
• Provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice across complex regulatory, litigation and dispute matters.
• Lead and coordinate responses to regulatory notices, investigations and compulsory information requests.
• Advise on regulatory obligations, disclosure requirements and legal risk affecting Australian Retirement Trust.
• Develop legal strategy and take carriage of major litigation, disputes and other contentious matters.
• Provide legal and strategic advice on remediation programs arising from regulatory findings or internal reviews.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and business teams to deliver practical advice on critical projects and matters.




• Manage external legal providers and expenditure to achieve an effective balance between quality, risk and cost.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting superannuation, financial services, advice and life insurance.
• Translate complex legal developments into clear guidance, insights and training for the wider business.
• Mentor lawyers within Corporate Legal and promote knowledge sharing across the team. Qualifications It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:
• You hold tertiary qualifications in law and a current unrestricted practising certificate as an Australian legal practitioner.
• Your career includes extensive post-admission experience with a law firm or financial services organisation.
• You'll bring solid knowledge of Commonwealth and state legislation affecting financial services, particularly superannuation, financial advice and life insurance.
• You're experienced in leading complex negotiations and managing high-value or business-critical legal matters.
• You have highly developed legal drafting, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• You'll be confident providing clear, concise and practical advice on technical, legislative and strategic issues.
• You're skilled at building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders at senior and executive levels.
• You can manage competing priorities and multiple complex matters in a changing environment.




• Your experience may include advising on significant remediation programs or regulatory investigations.
• You'll ideally bring experience in class action litigation or other major contentious matters.
• You're comfortable preparing documents and advice for executive or Board consideration.

About us
Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple. Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Friday, 6 November 2026. We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us
- and recruitment is no different. Why join us Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities:
• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces. We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process
- such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people. By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Retirement Trust
📍 Brisbane