Senior Legal Counsel

Posted 02 July 2025
SalaryCompetitive Salary -Hybrid Working
LocationSydney
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLegal, Risk & Compliance
ReferenceBH-16513

Job description

  • Opportunity at one of Australia’s leading insurance firms
  • Competitive remuneration package and a number of market-leading employee benefits
  • 12-month contract
 
One of Australia’s largest insurance providers, are looking for an experienced  lawyer to join their In-House Commercial Team on a 12-month contract. Supporting the General Counsel , you’ll be involved in the provision of high-quality legal advice to the company.As a Senior Lawyer and Legal Business Partner, you will be the primary point of contact for the Business division,  managing specific legal issues and risks.
 
 
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Drafting and negotiating insurance distribution agreements
  • Providing high quality legal advice to the Business  Division
  • Reviewing marketing material and providing advice om insurance, financial services, privacy and IP law
  • Advising on a wide ranging issues involving the Insurance Contracts Act, Corporations Act, APRA and ASIC guidelines
  • Maintaining knowledge of new or proposed legislation or regulations
 
 
 
Key Requirements
  • Ideally 7+ years PQE
  • Thorough knowledge of insurance and financial services law (including Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act)
  • Knowledge of contract law, and excellent contract review abilities
  • Understanding of ASIC and APRA guidelines
  • Excellent communication and analysis skills
  • The ability to work in autonomously and in a team
 
 
 
In return, you will receive:
  • A competitive remuneration package
  • And a host of other benefits
 
To apply for this exciting role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. To learn more about the role, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665 for a confidential discussion.