Hays Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel
Opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join a high-performing in-house team within a reputable insurer.
Your new company
Our client is not only renowned for its top-market health coverage but also for its strong, member-centric culture. The insurer has been established for over 70 years and prides itself on fostering a warm, inclusive, flexible work environment.
Your new role
You will work with a collaborative high-performing team while engaging closely with the internal business and will be responsible for the following:
* Manage the day-to-day delivery of legal services and provide support to major projects across the business, such as strategic growth opportunities and regulatory change projects.
* Provide advice on legal matters and advise on changes in law and regulatory requirements which have an impact on business.
* Drafting, reviewing and assisting the business with the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements.
* Project management and other related tasks necessary to help the organisation meet its legal/regulatory obligations.
* Oversee an effective contract management framework.
* Oversee company secretarial type matters.
* Providing strategic advice on legal and regulatory matters to the business on a needs basis including interpretation of legislation.
* Supporting business areas to fulfil their regulatory and legislation obligations.
What you'll need to succeed
* Ideally between 5-8 years PAE.
* Admitted to practice as a lawyer in Australia.
* Experience practising in insurance and/or financial services law.
* Proven ability to understand and interpret legislation, in particular exposure to competition and consumer law, Privacy Act, Intellectual Property, Work Health & Safety and Corporations law.
* Strong legal drafting and research skills.
* Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
* Critical thinking ability and strong attention to detail.
What you'll get in return
* Opportunity to develop your in-house legal career with a reputable Insurer.
* Work under strong leadership that can offer you lots of autonomy and trust.
* Friendly and collaborative work culture.
* Lots of variety in your work load.
* Opportunity to lead regulatory change projects.
* Flexible work culture (work two days from the office).
* Family-friendly organisation.
* Parramatta location. Close to transport and parking.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on 0280626176.
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