Job Description
We're partnering with a well-established general insurer to appoint a Legal Counsel into their Melbourne-based in‐house team.
This is a broad, hands‐on role working closely with a highly regarded Head of Legal & Company Secretary, supporting legal advisory across the business while playing a key role in regulatory, commercial and governance matters.
Main focus areas
Provide pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders across the business
Support AFS licensing obligations and broader financial services regulatory compliance
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts with third parties and suppliers
Advise on Corporations Act, insurance legislation and Australian Consumer Law
Liaise with regulators including APRA, ASIC and AFCA
Support legal aspects of projects, submissions and business initiatives
Work closely with Risk & Governance on cross‐functional matters
Drive continuous improvement across legal processes, workflows and knowledge management




The ideal candidate
Australian qualified lawyer with an unrestricted practising certificate
2 - 5 PQE (flexible) across financial services, insurance orcorporate/commerciallaw
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (AFSL, Corporations Act, insurance)
Ability to translate technical legal advice into clear, commercial outcomes
Confident stakeholder manager with strong communication skills
Comfortable working autonomously in a lean, collaborative team
Key selling points
Broad, end‐to‐end in‐house legal exposure (not siloed)
Strong mentorship from their experienced Head of Legal and Senior Legal Counsel
Stable, well‐backed organisation with global backing
Adaptable hybrid working environment
Genuine opportunity to grow and shape your in‐house legal career
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📌 Legal Counsel (Victoria)
🏢 FourQuarters Recruitment
📍 Victoria