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General Counsel - Insurance

JS Careers
Sydney Full-day Full-time

Description:

JS Careers is exclusively partnering with a leading Australian insurance firm with the appointment of their General Counsel . Based in Sydney, this position will be responsible for leading the legal and compliance function and play a pivotal role for managing all corporate and commercial legal matters for the firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Provide legal advice to the senior leadership team and business stakeholders across all lines of business.
  • Advise the organisation on its legal and regulatory obligations for existing business activities and potential new products and services, identifying solutions to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
  • Lead the function responsible for negotiating, drafting, and finalising commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and other commercial arrangements.
  • Lead the second line compliance team, which involves providing support across corporate functions of the Australian business and providing advice on broader regulatory obligations impacting the business.
  • Liaise and engage external counsel where appropriate.

Required experience and qualifications:

  • At least 10 + years of experience as a corporate lawyer operating in the insurance industry.
  • Excellent knowledge of the regulatory landscape pertaining to insurance in Australia, with preference given to an additional broader financial services background;
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to be able to operate at a strategic level, as well as enthusiasm to be involved in day-to-day matters;
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to be able to interact effectively at all levels within the organisation;
  • Comfortable working in an environment that is entrepreneurial, and fast-paced;
  • Strong ability to be able to prioritise and manage multiple demands and projects.

Please contact Henry Smith at JS Careers on henry.smith@jscareers.com.au to discuss this opportunity further or for a confidential career discussion.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Insurance and Financial Services

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26 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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