Work closely with experienced legal leaders in a collaborative team that values development, knowledge sharing and professional growthEnjoy work-life balance with flexible working options, and well-being initiatives that prioritise your healthSydney office with free on-site gym and classesCompany DescriptionWork closely with experienced legal leaders in a collaborative team that values development, knowledge sharing and skilled growthEnjoy work-life balance with flexible working options, and well-being initiatives that prioritise your healthSydney office with free on-site gym and classesWhy Join Us?
Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times.
Alongside our partners, you'll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.We're committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done.
Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact.We also do what's right by giving back.
Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community.Job DescriptionAs a Corporate Counsel at TAL, you'll provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across a broad mix of regulatory, product and commercial matters.
Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll help shape confident decisions,
navigate regulatory change and support initiatives that impact millions of Australians.This is a broad inhouse legal opportunity where you'll work across commercial, regulatory and product matters, partnering closely with the business on issues that directly influence TAL's customers and strategic priorities.In This Role You WillProvide practical legal advice across commercial, regulatory and product mattersPartner with stakeholders on the development and distribution of life insurance productsDraft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreementsAdvise on regulatory change, customer communications, marketing and consumer protection mattersSupport corporate legal matters including contracts and intellectual propertyHelp the business understand emerging legal and regulatory risksContribute to broader industry reform and advocacy across life insurance and superannuationQualificationsAn Australian practising qualification and at least 3 to 5 years' PQEExperience providing legal advice within financial services, insurance, superannuation, wealth or another highly regulated environmentExposure to life insurance regulation and consumer protection frameworks is highly regarded, but not essentialStrong commercial contracting,
negotiation and drafting capabilitySound commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with practical business outcomesConfidence partnering with stakeholders and translating complex legal issues into clear, practical adviceCuriosity and a genuine interest in emerging regulatory and industry developmentsAdditional InformationTAL is one of Australia's leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce.
We're proud to be:An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality IndexDiversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of ChangeReconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.Need adjustments during the recruitment process?
Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.
—we're here to support you.You'realwaysaccountable for your actions.
You never give up.
You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners.Andyou valueworking together to find the best solutions for problems.As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.
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📌 Corporate Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 TAL
📍 Sydney