• Leading Financial Services Organisation
• Sydney – Hybrid Working
• 12 month FTC Sydney or Melbourne
  
  
  

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel – ideally with a minimum of 6 years’ PAE in the financial services space to join the in-house team of a leading Insurer. Working closely with the General Counsel you will be part of an experienced and established national legal team. You will be involved in deliverinig high quality legal services in support of the organisation’s legal response to regulatory change projects and other projects impacting the insurance business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Stakeholder management including providing strategic and complex advice to internal stakeholders across the business.
• Monitoring legislative/regulatory changes and provision of advice to the business to proactively identify issues which may impact strategy, operational issues, or business processes.
• Develop and deliver training programs for key stakeholders to enhance their understanding of legal constraint and opportunities.
• Providing regular reports and insights to senior management on legal matters affecting insurance operational requirements
• Providing development and mentoring of junior lawyers

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Ideally a minimum of 6 years PQE gained within a top-tier law firm or leading financial services organisation
• Previous insurance law experience including knowledge of general insurance products, licensing requirements, dealing with regulators such as ASIC, APRA and AFCA; general commercial contracts; and advisory
• Commercially minded with strong project management skills
• Excellent negotiation & communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with both internal & external stakeholders.

Job Offer

In return, you will receive:

• A competitive remuneration package;
• A friendly, collegiate and supportive working environment.
• Flexible working practices.