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.