Legal professionals — solicitors, barristers, paralegals, and law firm staff — have a dedicated industry fund in LegalSuper, but that does not automatically make it the best choice for every legal worker. Larger general funds often offer lower fees and stronger returns.
The best super fund for lawyers and legal workers should offer competitive fees on the higher balances typical in the profession ($80k-$300k+), strong long-term investment performance, comprehensive insurance options, and ideally an understanding of the partnership structures and variable income that characterise legal careers. CareSuper is another popular choice for professional services workers.
Top 5 Super Funds for Lawyers & Legal Workers
Ranked at a typical balance of $120,000. Data current as of April 2026.
8.00% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $906/year (0.76% of balance) at $120,000. 0.22M members. $28B in assets under management. sector alignment: lawyers-legal-workers, legal.
- Purpose-built for professional and white-collar workers
- Solid 8.0% 10-year return
- Good insurance terms for professional occupations
7.00% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $984/year (0.82% of balance) at $120,000. 0.05M members. $8B in assets under management. sector alignment: lawyers-legal-workers, legal.
- Purpose-built for legal professionals — understands the industry
- 10 investment options including ethical choices
- Industry-specific education and resources
8.50% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $588/year (0.49% of balance) at $120,000. 0.65M members. $130B in assets under management.
- Among the lowest fees of any major fund — $245 on $50k balance
- Strong 10-year returns of 8.5% — excellent fee-adjusted performance
- 16 investment options including sustainable and ethical choices
8.90% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $749/year (0.62% of balance) at $120,000. 3.4M members. $365B in assets under management.
- Consistently strong long-term returns — top quartile over 10 years
- Low total fees relative to fund size ($285 p.a. on $50k)
- Largest fund in Australia with $365 billion in assets
8.60% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $762/year (0.64% of balance) at $120,000. 2.3M members. $300B in assets under management.
- Second-largest fund in Australia at $300 billion — massive scale advantage
- Strong 10-year returns of 8.6% across both legacy products
- Competitive fees at $275 on $50k balance
Fee Comparison at $120,000
How the top 5 funds compare on total annual fees at a $120,000 balance:
| # | Fund | Admin Fee | Inv. Fee | Total $/yr | Total % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CareSuper | $78 | 0.55% | $906 | 0.76% |
| 2 | LegalSuper | $156 | 0.45% | $984 | 0.82% |
| 3 | UniSuper | $60 | 0.36% | $588 | 0.49% |
| 4 | AustralianSuper | $137 | 0.46% | $749 | 0.62% |
| 5 | Australian Retirement Trust | $78 | 0.42% | $762 | 0.64% |
Use our comparison calculator to see how these funds stack up at your actual balance and contribution level over 10, 20 or 30 years.
How We Ranked These Funds
Our ranking considers multiple factors relevant to lawyers & legal workers:
- Fees: Total annual cost (admin fee + investment fee + indirect costs) at a $120,000 balance
- Performance: 10-year and 5-year annualised returns on the default MySuper option
- Sector alignment: Whether the fund has specific expertise or tailoring for this segment
- APRA heatmap: The fund's fee and return ratings on APRA's MySuper Product Heatmap
- Fund size and stability: Total assets under management and member numbers
No fund pays for placement. Rankings are based on publicly available data from APRA, ATO, and individual fund disclosures.
Read Full Reviews
- CareSuper Review
An industry fund for professionals in business, professional services, and the corporate sector.
- LegalSuper Review
The super fund exclusively for Australia's legal community.
- UniSuper Review
The super fund for Australia's higher education and research sector.
- AustralianSuper Review
Australia's largest super fund by membership and assets under management.
- Australian Retirement Trust Review
Formed from the merger of QSuper and Sunsuper — one of Australia's largest funds.