Expert Legal Advisor - Commercial Insurance
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join our commercial insurance legal team in Australia. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice across a range of insurance products, distribution, claims and regulatory matters.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Providing expert legal advice on commercial insurance claims, including indemnity, policy interpretation, liability, contributory negligence, quantum, settlement, statutory interpretation and claims strategy.
* Providing high-quality legal advice on insurance products, distribution models, and customer-facing materials such as marketing, websites and digital customer portals.
* Drafting, reviewing and advising on product disclosure statements, policy wordings, endorsements, and statutory notices.
* Drafting, reviewing and advising on contractual documentation including broker, agency, licensing, claims management, and other intermediary agreements.
* Advising on regulatory compliance, including ASIC, APRA, financial services legislation, Insurance Contracts Act, and other relevant regulation such as privacy laws.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Practising Certificate and admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in any Australian Court.
* 4-8 years post-admission experience in financial services laws, including the Insurance Contracts Act and Corporations Act.
* Experience in a top-tier law firm or large general insurer is highly desirable.
* Strong analytical abilities.
* Exceptional communication skills.
* High ethical standards, agility under pressure, and a collaborative mindset.
Benefits:
This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing legal team and partner with stakeholders to deliver business-ready legal solutions that simplify complexity.
Why Join Us?
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and complex projects, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the success of our business.