Where

Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel

Hays
Parramatta Full-day Full-time

Description:

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 projectsProvide advice on legal matters and advise on changes in law and regulatory requirements which have an impact on businessDrafting, reviewing and assisting the business with the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreementsProject management and other related tasks necessary to help the organisation meet its legal/regulatory obligationsOversee an effective contract management frameworkOversee company secretarial type mattersProviding strategic advice on legal and regulatory matters to the business on a needs basis including interpretation of legislationSupporting business areas to fulfil their regulatory and legislation obligations
What you'll need to succeed
Ideally between 5-8 years PAEAdmitted to practice as a lawyer in AustraliaExperience practising in insurance and/or financial services lawProven ability to understand and interpret legislation, in particular exposure to competition and consumer law, Privacy Act, Intellectual Property, Work Health & Safety and Corporations lawStrong legal drafting and research skillsAdvanced negotiation and influencing skillsStrong stakeholder management and interpersonal skillsCritical 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
Part-time option available
Parramatta location. Close to transport and parking
Attractive salary
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 or laura.keegan@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
23 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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