Legal Counsel

Job description
As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SSC is headquartered in Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries.

Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SSC for expertise, scale, and technology.

About Us
SSC Technologies is the world's largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency.

Our unique business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operations with proprietary software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries.

Why You Will Love It Here
Flexibility
We offer a Hybrid Work Model that allows you to balance your work and personal life.

Your Future
We provide Income Protection Insurance Salary Continuance to ensure your financial security.

Work/Life Balance
We offer Generous Bereavement Compassionate leave to support your well-being.

Your Wellbeing
We provide Private Health Insurance discount, Primary Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death TPD Insurance to promote your physical and mental health.

Diversity Inclusion
We are committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, ensuring an inclusive workplace culture.

Training
We offer Hands-On, Team-Customized training, including SSC University, to help you grow professionally.

Extra Perks
We offer Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more to enhance your lifestyle.

What You Will Get To Do
As Legal Counsel, you will:

Provide expert legal advice, negotiate commercial contracts with clients and suppliers, and support SSC Group's business units and corporate functions.
Act as the primary liaison between the Legal Team and specific business units, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
Drive and promote the initiatives and strategic objectives of the SSC Group Legal Function.
You will also review, draft, and negotiate legal agreements with clients, suppliers, and other counterparties, including client software licence and maintenance agreements and client administration services agreements.

You will support the maintenance and enforcement of SSC Group policies and procedures, particularly those governing contract approval and execution.

You will participate in risk management activities, including attendance at risk committees as required.

You will provide initial advice on disputes and claims involving the company, while coordinating with the separate litigation function.

You will assist with mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and other corporate activities as needed.

You will provide legal advice and support to the HR team on staff disputes, claims, grievances, and other employment-related matters.

You will drive process improvements and enhance the efficiency of legal service delivery.

You will contribute to the administration of the Legal Team, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and proper document management.

You will engage in group training, learning, and development initiatives.

You will maintain and update legal templates, documentation, and collateral.

You will assist with departmental risk assessments and procedural compliance.

You will develop a clear understanding of corporate procedures and the SSC Group structure.

You will ensure the business remains compliant with all applicable regulations.

You will manage and liaise with external counsel on specific legal matters.

You will provide legal support on outsourcing arrangements, ideally with experience in the financial services sector.

You will exercise due care and diligence, ensuring all responsibilities are effectively organised and controlled.

What You Will Bring
The ideal candidate will have:

A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism.
A forward-thinking approach, thriving in a collaborative global legal environment, and excelling in engaging with both internal and external clients.
Experience collaborating with sales teams, not just procurement.
The ideal candidate will also have:

1 to 3 years PQE, with strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation expertise.
Paralegals and contract managers with relevant experience will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Proven ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts, with preferred experience in business process outsourcing and/or software licensing (both Saa S and on premise).
Exceptional communication skills, demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, and clarity in both written and verbal interactions.
Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with internal clients (including sales and commercial teams) and external stakeholders, bringing a positive and proactive approach.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, with familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications being advantageous.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, handle high workloads, and meet tight deadlines effectively.
Desirable skills include:

Knowledge of Australian financial services laws and regulations.
Understanding of data protection laws.
Experience in drafting and negotiating IT software contracts.
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