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Full-time
professional certificate
17% Superannuation Contributions, Flexible And Wellbeing Leave Options, Career Development And Learning Opportunities, Mental, Physical And Financial Wellbeing Support
Posted 43d ago
Apply by Jul 30
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Deliver expert legal and commercial advice across superannuation, financial services, and trust law to support organizational decision-making. Manage complex legal matters end-to-end, including regulatory enquiries, disputes, and the review of disclosure materials.
Requirements
Requires a qualified lawyer with over 7 years of relevant experience, preferably with strong knowledge of financial services and superannuation law. Must possess a commercial, risk-based approach and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders in complex environments.
Full job description
About Us
UniSuper is a workplace where highly skilled professionals are empowered to Think Great and deliver exceptional retirement outcomes for our members. With a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration and care, your work contributes directly to members’ longterm financial security. The purpose of Risk & Legal is to help our business partners succeed via valued risk and compliance advice, whilst safeguarding UniSuper through effective controls assurance and oversight. Step into an impactful role where you influence key legal decisions and help shape outcomes for our members.
The role
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will deliver high quality, practical and commercial legal advice across the organisation, supporting optimal decision making. You will drive complex legal matters end‑to‑end and partner with stakeholders to navigate risk while enabling business outcomes.
Deliver expert legal advice across superannuation, financial services and trust law
Advise on disclosure materials including PDS, marketing and member communications
Manage complaints and disputes, including strategy, documentation and stakeholder liaison
Partner with stakeholders to identify legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions
Support regulatory enquiries, investigations and policy initiatives
Influence outcomes through clear guidance and stakeholder engagement
About you
You are a trusted legal professional who combines deep technical expertise with a commercial, risk‑based approach. You build credibility through clear advice and strong stakeholder relationships, influencing outcomes in complex environments.
Qualified lawyer with 7+ years’ relevant experience
Strong knowledge of financial services and superannuation law is highly desirable
Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
Proven problem solving skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Approachable, pragmatic and collaborative working style
What We Offer
UniSuper 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:
17% superannuation contributions
Flexible and wellbeing leave options
Career development and learning opportunities
Mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
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.
Related keywords
SuperannuationFinancial ServicesTrust LawPDSComplianceRisk ManagementRegulatory EnquiriesLegal CounselStakeholder ManagementCommercial Law
UniSuper is one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and is run for the benefit of its members.
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Melbourne, VIC
LinkedIn followers
39,676
UniSuper is one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and is run for the benefit of its members.
For over forty years, UniSuper has been managing super for people employed in the higher education and research sector, and as of 2021 opened the fund to all Australians. UniSuper currently invests approximately $158 billion on behalf of approximately 670,000 members^.
^As at 30 June 2025.
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