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Legal Counsel, Investments Legal bei AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid

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Legal Counsel | In-house M&A/ Property Investments Europe 

London | Hybrid | Full-time

 

About Us

AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia and the 16th largest in the world by total assets. With over £180bn in assets under management, we are a fast-growing fund with a world-class investment team. We invest across global financial markets, real assets, private credit, and private equity to deliver sustainable, long-term performance for our members.

 

About the Role:

As Legal Counsel, you’ll work closely with our asset class teams, specifically our real estate investment team, to ensure the Fund’s investments are strategically structured, legally sound, and commercially robust. You’ll lead legal due diligence, negotiate key contracts, and provide expert legal advice across infrastructure, property, and debt investments.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead legal due diligence and risk mitigation for direct investments.
  • Negotiate and draft complex contractual arrangements.
  • Provide strategic legal advice on existing and prospective investments.
  • Manage external legal advisors and ensure high-quality outcomes.
  • Develop and implement legal controls, precedents, and checklists.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across asset classes and geographies.
  • Stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments impacting investment activities.

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or another Commonwealth jurisdiction.
  • Good experience working in private practice or in-house legal roles, ideally with exposure to infrastructure, property, or private equity transactions.
  • Strong background in corporate, M&A, or real estate/property/real assets legal work.
  • Excellent commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to manage complex transactions and multiple workstreams.
  • High-level understanding of due diligence and regulatory frameworks.
  • Collaborative, collegiate, high-performance mindset. 

 

Why Join Us?

  • Work on high-impact, large-scale investment transactions.
  • Be part of a collaborative, values-driven legal team.
  • Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment with real influence.
  • Based in Kings Cross, one of the core assets of the Fund’s global portfolio.

 

Life at AustralianSuper: Our London and New York offices are home to over 200 talented colleagues, with plans to grow significantly. We offer great benefits, including generous leave, leading pension contributions, health insurance, and a blended working environment. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring everyone can thrive.

What’s Next: Apply now if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit, and Excellent Outcomes. Join us in a challenging, growing, and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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