Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation – Canberra ACT4 days ago, from Commonwealth Superannuation CorporationWith over $70B in funds under management, CSC has provided superannuation services to employees of the Australian Government and members of the Australian Defence Force for over 100 years. We are proud to serve those who serve Australia.The drive to make a difference.Every day, CSC makes a real difference by guiding our customers to make the right choices, and to feel confident about their financial wellbeing. Through our world-leading investment strategies, we are always growing and improving. That means creating an environment where each and every one of us has the opportunity to strive together for excellence.Permanent - Full TimeCanberraLegalJob DescriptionYour new roleWe're looking for people who have a real drive to make a difference—for our customers, for each other, and for CSC.The Law Grad, General Counsel Team (GC Team) provides high quality, business-focused legal services to support CSC's business objectives. They work proactively and independently, with the support, mentoring and supervision of more senior lawyers in the team.The role is in the GC Team, which provides a broad range of in-house legal and compliance services to CSC's business areas. Lawyers work across teams following an '80:20 rule of thumb' (in which all GC team members do 80% of their work in their home team and 20% across the other GC teams). Following an initial period of rotation, lawyers will be assigned to one of the following functional areas within the GC Team:Dispute Resolution and CaseworkCommercial and InvestmentsCompliance and RegulatoryWhile specific duties and subject matter will vary depending on functional area, core duties across all teams include:Supporting the team leader in allocation and prioritisation of mattersProactively manage own matters and day-to-day conduct of mattersWith support, liaise directly with clients and stakeholders, and prepare high quality legal advices and submissions and other key documentsPrepare briefs for external legal adviceMaintain and apply knowledge of relevant industry, legal and regulatory changes and ensure they are applied commercially to advice provided.Support team administration, including reporting requirements and workflow management.Assist in preparing feedback and training to CSC's business areas based on relevant data and observations.Assist in developing training within the GC Team.You will work collaboratively with other members of the GC Team to support knowledge sharing and professional development, to work on matters that cross multiple functional areas, and to support the provision of holistic services by the team.Specific duties, deliverables and reporting may vary from time to time dependent on each functional team and with consideration to business needs and priorities. Key objectives and measurements will be captured in the Performance & Development planning cycle, established annually and adapted as needed.Desired Skills and ExperienceWhat you'll need to excelCSC's Core Competencies reflect the key sets of skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours required to perform your role effectively. These are;Delivering results and meeting customer expectationsWorking with PeopleAdapting and Responding to ChangeDeciding and Initiating ActionAnalysingCommercial and Strategic ThinkingIn addition to these, you will need;Law Degree, eligible for admission in appropriate jurisdiction (or nearing completion/admission for Graduate Lawyers)0-1 years' post-qualification experience in legal practice relevant to CSC, preferably with exposure to commercial/superannuation/financial services/corporations law environmentExperience or potential ability to resolve legal issues and develop relevant work practices that will support the delivery of high quality, commercially focused, in-house legal servicesAbility to proactively manage a varied workload, to prioritise and meet deadlines, and work effectively with other team members to achieve business outcomes.Why Join Us?Benefit from CSC's commitment to excellence through the core competency framework which underpins all people processes to foster empowerment, continuous development, recognition, and a collaborative culture, ensuring you have the tools and support necessary to thrive and excel in your roleCompetitive and attractive remuneration package which is offered as a permanent positionBe part of a team with a strong focus on promoting diversity and professional development opportunitiesExposure to exciting and varied work across multiple business functionsHow do I apply?To apply for this opportunity please include a cover letter (mandatory) outlining your suitable skills, career aspiration alignment and interest in the position and working for CSC, along with your current resume. Please also include a copy of your academic record (mandatory). For questions or more information about this opportunity, please reach out to ****** close: 5pm, 11 November 2024. Please note: Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.More about CSC:
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