Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AU014 Mercer (Australia) Pty Ltd Full time

About the Role:

Mercer is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our Superannuation team in Sydney or Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert legal advice to Mercer's 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 Product Disclosure Statements (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.

Requirements:

  • A law degree and qualified as a Solicitor (at least 3 years PQE).
  • The ability to be proactive and highly organized.
  • 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 Mercer:

Mercer is a global leader in talent, health, retirement, and investments. We help clients around the world advance in the marketplace of competing for, managing, and rewarding talent. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies, the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital.


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