Associate Legal Counsel

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Associate Legal CounselBrisbane / MelbourneDescription This role is a member of our Asia Pacific Legal Team to be a trusted adviser and support Apex’s legal function to provide legal advice & strategic support. Job specification

• To provide legal support on Apex Superannuation’s fund administration business
• General scope of work as expected from in-house counsel would fall within the coverage of this role and this will entail contracting, commercial support and various contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Supporting various projects, including Apex’s M&A projects leading to the successful integration with the M&A targets.
• Handle and advise on contracting including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diversified contracts with clients and internal stakeholders. Design, develop and maintain contract templates.
• Handle and advise on litigations, arbitrations and regulatory investigations as well as working with enforcement agents as appropriate and manage external counsel.
• Keep abreast of the legal and regulatory changes and advise the Apex Superannuation business and Apex Australian entities as appropriate.

Skills Required:

• Qualified Australian lawyer with at least 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience and in similar role with success track record. Inhouse legal experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience in dealing with superannuation regulations and prudential standards is a plus.
• Strong management skill, people management skill (including working well with stakeholders around the world) and project management skill, excellent problem-solving and analytical capability, being able to work independently and working as a team player.
• Solid experience and proven track record
• An ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, drafting and communications skills.
• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Access etc.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

Additional information: We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/ Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.