Legal Counsel - Superannuation
is seeking candidates for the following position based in
Sydney or Melbourne
Legal Counsel Superannuation
What can you expect?
Looking for an exciting role which will provide a sense of ownership? This is a great opportunity to expand your skills and progress within a global company.
This role would suit someone that demonstrates a willingness to take on increased responsibilities and is able to act independently, has excellent planning and organisational skills for project development and implementation, and is efficient at completing tasks timely to support internal business demands.
The role sits within the broader Marsh McLennan Wealth legal team and is primarily focused on superannuation and would suit someone with at least 3 years experience in superannuation and who wants to further their legal career in this area.
What is in it for you?
At Mercer, we recognise that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential.
We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more!
Flexible work arrangementsBecome part of a global leader that has one of the strongest reputations in its industry
Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisation
Great team environment with supportive colleagues
We will count on you to:
Provide advice to Mercers business on all aspects of its superannuation business including trustee governance and licensing, regulatory issues, breach reporting, member complaints, product changes and trustee service provider arrangements.Review PDSs and other disclosure material and advise on issues that arise.
Liaise with other lawyers in the Mercer Wealth team and broader Marsh McLennan Legal and Risk and Compliance team.
Instruct external counsel for the purpose of obtaining legal advice, including spend management.
Assist with development and scheduling of internal training.
Conduct legal research.
Review board and committee papers and provide legal signoff as required, Undertake other tasks as directed by senior lawyers in the Wealth team.
What you need to have:
A law degree and qualified as a Solicitor (at least 3 years PQE)The ability to be pro-active and highly organised
To be able to thrive in a high-pressure environment
The ability to work autonomously and accurately to meet multiple deadlines
Strong attention to detail with a high level of writing and communication skills
The ability to draft and edit concisely
Strong Microsoft Office skills
About us:
Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries.Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.
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Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person. Note: the changes to our hybrid work policy do not apply to officially designated remote workers and are subject to any works council or local legal requirement.
Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.