Insurance & Superannuation Law (Legal)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
GESB is a WA State Government agency that provides superannuation schemes for current and former public sector employees in Western Australia.
With over 85 years' experience, around 247,000 members and over $39 billion in funds under management (as at 31 March 2024), we are the largest WA-based super provider.
As our Legal Officer, you will contribute to our overall purpose of helping our members achieve a quality retirement.
We do this by responsibly managing their retirement savings, delivering strong long-term investment returns, and offering relevant support so they can make informed decisions.
About the role
This is a 12-month fixed term contract.
The term may be extended, subject to business needs.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be part of a small team within the broader Office of the CEO.
What this position involves
The Legal Officer will be responsible for:
Providing legal advice to GESB's business units in relation to the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, contractual arrangements, member communications and other relevant legal areas.
Assisting with the complaints management processes (including complaints referred to external dispute resolution bodies such as the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)).
Undertaking activities relating to management of legal disputes, including liaising with the State Solicitor's Office and external legal counsel, and representing GESB at conciliation conferences.
Conducting legal review of internal and external documentation, including policies and disclosure documentation such as product information materials, to ensure compliance with legal requirements and appropriate risk management.
Assisting the Senior Legal Officer as required.
Identifying and communicating, and where appropriate managing, potential improvements in GESB's policies and procedures from a legal, risk and compliance perspective.
Assisting the Board Secretary with the management of Board and Committee, including review of corporate disclosure and collation of meeting materials.
Other duties as required.
Demonstrating the expected behaviours of the leadership context for this role.
Who we are looking for
Our values are at the centre of everything we do, so if you're successful in this role, you'll put our members first.
You'll also be guided by our other values of sustainable performance, achieving together, and acting with integrity.
You'll have:
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with others and contribute to team goals.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking for problem solving and the ability to work with ambiguity and uncertainty.
Minimum four years post admission experience in law in the financial services sector.
High degree of contract negotiations experience and the ability to balance legal and commercial requirements.
Practical experience in corporate governance and assisting in the management of Board and Committees is desirable.
High degree of legislative interpretative ability and knowledge, with a demonstrated ability in the application of legal concepts.
Legal qualifications and admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and eligible to hold a practising certificate in Western Australia.
Tertiary qualification in law is essential.
You will role model respect for the spirit of service and encourage and support your peers to consistently behave in line with the ethics of the sector.
Why work with us
Not only do we offer attractive employee benefits and working conditions, but we pride ourselves on our positive culture.
When you join GESB, you become part of a tight-knit team who are passionate about helping our members.
Benefits include:
Professional development through on-going training and education opportunities.
Flexible hours, leave arrangements and work from home options to support work life balance.
Health and wellbeing benefits including ergonomic workstation assessments, skin checks, flu vaccination, glasses rebate, fun run reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
Join the team at GESB
We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and promoting an inclusive and values-based workplace culture.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse people, people who are alternatively abled or possessing disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Please refer to the Accessible applications document on our website for more information.
To apply, please submit your application, including your cover letter, resume, and any other relevant documentation, by following the instructions on the careers page at gesb.wa.gov.au/careers.
Please refer to the Job application pack on our website for more information and details of the recruitment process.
Applications close Friday 4 October 2024, 5:00pm.
Late submissions can't be accepted.
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