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As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we always remember whose money it is and whose future we're looking after. We work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Each other. And our world.
Your New Role
The Legal & Company Secretariat team partners across the enterprise to provide timely, accurate advice and to influence the business toward the right, compliant outcomes. In this role, you'll report to the Deputy Company Secretary and contribute to all aspects of the Company Secretary division at Aware Super. In addition your responsibilities include:
- Company Secretariat support: Provide end‑to‑end secretariat services to the Board, Committees and wholly owned entities, ensuring timely support and compliance with legal, statutory and licensing obligations. Manage director appointments, onboarding/induction, renewal, performance and training
- Governance stewardship: Maintain and enhance governance frameworks, charters, policies, procedures, registers and delegations. Lead regular reviews, propose improvements, secure approvals and champion adoption staying across developments in corporate governance, law, policy and regulation
- Commercial and corporate legal work: Review, negotiate and finalise a range of legal documents (including contracts, SLAs, disclosure and confidentiality agreements) to meet legal requirements and business objectives; provide or source advice across superannuation, managed investment schemes, the Corporations Act and AFSL obligations
- Team leadership and collaboration: Guide and support Legal & Company Secretary Administrators; foster a supportive, high‑performing, collaborative team culture; work cross‑functionally (including projects) as a trusted advisor to drive outcomes
How do you exceed our expectations?
- The idea of being part of our growth is exciting and you want to play a pivotal role in making super simple.
- You will have a tertiary law qualification and admission to practice as a solicitor in Australia
- Proven experience in company secretariat services and governance within financial services, with sound knowledge of the Corporations Act and SIS Act
- Strong influence and stakeholder skills; sound judgement and tact with sensitive matters
- Excellent planning, project and task management, ability to juggle high volumes, set realistic timeframes and meet tight deadlines
- Be a collaborative teammate who also works independently, takes initiative and communicates progress clearly
- You are balanced in accepting risk in any decision you face. You are curious to understand risk context and choose to speak up as we simplify, learn and grow.
Employee Experience
We understand that not everyone works in the same ways. We value flexibility and know that it helps you manage work and life.
Why you'll love working at Aware Super:
- Have a super impact: You'll think big and care deeply to help more Australians live their best lives in retirement.
- Be part of something super unique: You'll work to reshape super and retirement. We'll invest in your growth and give you the chance to work on career-defining projects.
- Work with super humans: You'll work hard and innovate, but also have some fun along the way.
- Feel super cared for: We'll support your wellbeing today, as well as in the future. Enjoy a health & fitness reimbursement, work from home technology reimbursement, salary continuance insurance and organisation-wide meeting free zones.
The Aware Super difference
At Aware Super, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our members and communities and a stronger sense of belonging for our people. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. We are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and our CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Pension Funds
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📌 Legal Counsel - Company Secretariat
🏢 Aware Super
📍 Sydney