Legal Counsel
Vor 3 Tagen
UniSuper is the custodian of our members' life savings. Everything we do is aimed to deliver for our members. If you love working with passionate professionals, driving industry-leading performance and want to make a meaningful difference for others now and into the future, you're in the right place. It is also a workplace where highly skilled professionals are empowered to Think Great and deliver exceptional retirement outcomes for our members.
The purpose of Risk & Governance is to help our business partners succeed via valued risk and compliance advice, whilst safeguarding UniSuper through effective controls assurance and oversight.
The Legal Team comprises three teams: Legal Advisory, Legal Negotiations and Investments Legal. All teams support the General Counsel.
THE ROLE
UniSuper has, through its commercial dealings, a high demand for specialist legal representation to draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts. Examples include commercial agreements for goods and/or services (high to low value), 'time and materials' agreements, IT / software licences and agreements (including Software-as-a-Service arrangements (SaaS), master service agreements, statements of work and work orders), leases and licences to occupy, consultancy agreements, settlement agreements, confidentiality agreements and heads of agreement / memoranda of understanding etc.
The Legal Counsel role exists to ensure UniSuper's personnel have ready access to expert, customised contracts advice, as well as to optimise or minimise the time which UniSuper personnel need to spend on contract negotiations. Furthermore, this role will provide legal insights and advice on contractual matters that supports informed decision making by management, contributing to UniSuper's overall success.
We expect each employee to live our values and behavioural expectations each day. In addition to this the key focus of this role is to:
Review, negotiate, draft and advise on a wide range of legal agreements concerning the Fund's general commercial dealings:Identify and assess potential legal risks and liabilities in contract terms and propose mitigating actionsEnsuring that contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations and company policiesProviding legal support on major tenders, projects and procurementAdvising on the resolution of significant contractual disputes and liaising with external law firmsABOUT YOU
We're looking for someone with high energy, as well as a passion for problem solving and creative thinking. You do not need to be a superannuation and financial services lawyer although you will have an opportunity to grow into this area.
Furthermore, you will possess:Practical experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts (financial services or superannuation law experience is desirable but not a requirement). Experience with IT-related agreements would be highly beneficialLegal qualifications and a current practising certificateAt least three years' experience in a law firm environment or in-house legal functionStrong advocacy and verbal negotiation skills to persuade and influence colleagues and counterparties in the context of negotiations conducted face-to-face or via video calls.An ability to take a commercial, risk-based approach to matters, balancing operational and legal risk against commercial objectives consistent with the Fund's risk appetiteStrong attention to detail to identify and address potential legal issues in contract language and term paired with excellent analytical skillsA curious mind and genuine interest in learning about the operations of a superannuation fund on the jobUniSuper believes that the best way to achieve great things is when we come together and collaborate. Therefore, we ask you to be able to commit to 60% of your time in office. UniSuper is proud of our culture and benefits, which empower our people to achieve their full potential, thrive, and grow their career with us. These include:A personal development budget of $1500 to support employees in their professional growth.Exceptional parental leave to support employees in balancing their work and family responsibilities.Mental physical and financial well-being initiatives.It should go without saying, but at UniSuper, we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, abilities, and skills is crucial for delivering great retirement outcomes for our members. We invite you to apply for the roles that suit your career aspirations, even if you don't meet all the requirements.
UniSuper is the super fund for Australia’s thinkers, creators and investigators shaping a better tomorrow. We’ve grown to be one of Australia’s largest super funds with more than 620,000 members and $115 billion in funds under management.UniSuper is the super fund for Australia’s thinkers, creators and investigators shaping a better tomorrow. We’ve grown to be one of Australia’s largest super funds with more than 620,000 members and $115 billion in funds under management.Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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