Build your in-house legal career advising on financial services, insurance and regulatory matters within a supportive legal team.
- In-house legal role | Award-winning Australian insurance company
- Hybrid working | Competitive salary | No billable hours or timesheets
- Supportive legal team | Opportunity to make your mark!
About the opportunity
An excellent chance exists for a Legal Counsel to join the in-house legal team of a highly regarded Australian-operated insurance company. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Company Secretary, you will assist with the management of legal matters across the business while ensuring regulatory obligations are met.
As part of the Risk & Governance department, you will work closely with the wider legal team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the effective operation of the legal function.
About our client
Our client is an award-winning insurance company with modern offices located on Melbourne's city fringe along St Kilda Road, with trams at the doorstep. They offer a supportive and cohesive in-house legal team where you will quickly become a valued member.
What's on offer
This position offers a competitive salary package, hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to further develop your in-house legal career within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Work closely with the Head of Legal and Company Secretary, together with the wider Risk & Governance team.
- Advise business units and senior management on matters including AFS licensing requirements, legal documentation, and legislative and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Draft and prepare correspondence, submissions, papers and terms of new business contracts with third parties and suppliers.
- Liaise with auditors, lawyers, regulators, company representatives and relevant bodies including APRA, ASIC, AFCA and OIAC.
- Contribute to legal projects, knowledge management initiatives and the continuous improvement of workflows and the efficiency of the Legal Department.
Skills & experience
To be successful, you will have:
- 2 to 4 years' PAE with broad experience in financial services law and/or insurance law gained either in-house or in private practice.
- A solid understanding of financial services laws, including Corporations, Australian Consumer and Insurance law.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to listen, understand issues and provide clear guidance and advice.
- Strong attention to detail together with initiative in identifying and solving problems.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance competing priorities.