Senior Legal Counsel – Superannuation

AU014 Mercer (Australia) Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Superannuation for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid, based in Melbourne or Sydney, requiring at least three days in the office weekly.

You will support the superannuation business with practical, timely advice across governance, licensing, and regulatory matters. Reporting to the Chief Counsel – Superannuation, you will work with internal stakeholders and external counsel, review disclosures, and contribute to training and

Qualifications

• A law degree and current Solicitor qualification in Australia.
• 5–10 years PQE in a legal environment.
• Experience in a superannuation fund environment is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the superannuation business on governance, licensing and regulatory issues.
• Handle routine corporate, litigation and compliance matters within the superannuation business.
• Advise on corporate law, employment, regulatory matters, data protection and related superannuation issues.
• Review PDSs and disclosure materials and advise on legal issues.
• Instruct external counsel and manage spend; review external work product.
• Assist with internal training development and scheduling.
• Conduct legal research and review board papers for sign-off.

Skills

5-10 years PQE

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Legal research

Education

Law degree

Solicitor qualification

Job description

AU014 Mercer (Australia) Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

Full time

Hybrid

1d ago , from Marsh & McLennan Companies MMC

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Marsh People and Investments team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This role sits within the broader Marsh Pacific Superannuation legal team, reporting to the Chief Counsel – Superannuation, and is primarily focused on supporting the superannuation business. It is a great opportunity for a qualified lawyer who wants to build their career in a specialised in-house role, with exposure to a broad range of legal and regulatory matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to provide practical, timely advice that supports the business.

We will count on you to:

Provide legal advice to our superannuation business across trustee governance and licensing, regulatory issues, breach reporting, member complaints, product changes and trustee service provider arrangements:

• Handle routine corporate, litigation and other specialised legal and compliance matters and projects within the superannuation business
• Provide advice on specialised legal areas as required, such as corporate law, employment, regulatory matters, litigation, data protection and related superannuation issues
• Review PDSs and other disclosure materials and advise on legal issues that arise
• Liaise with lawyers across the Marsh Superannuation legal team and the broader Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs (LCPA) team
• Instruct external counsel to obtain legal advice, including managing spend appropriately and reviewing external counsel work product where required
• Assist with internal training development and scheduling
• Conduct legal research and review board and committee papers, providing legal sign-off as required

What you need to have:

• A law degree and current qualification as a Solicitor, with at least 5-10 years PQE
• Experience working within a superannuation fund or related environment
• Ability to work autonomously, stay organised and manage multiple deadlines
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft and edit clearly and concisely

What makes you stand out:

• Experience within a superannuation fund
• Exposure to trustee governance, regulatory matters or product disclosure review
• Well-developed stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Senior Legal Counsel – Superannuation

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to 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 color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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 commencing of employment.