We have exclusively partnered with a specialist global insurer who are entering an exciting phase of expansion, integration and capability building across Australia.
Position Overview
The Senior Legal Counsel will report directly into the Head of Legal and see you handling a broad array of regulatory, insurance and corporate advisory matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice across the full range of business lines, including surety, infrastructure, property, assets and transactional risk products;
* Support underwriting teams with policy wording, product development, coverage issues and transaction structuring;
* Advise on claims strategies, dispute management and engagement with external counsel;
* Assist with corporate governance, board materials, company secretarial matters and regulatory reporting;
* Ensure compliance with APRA, ASIC and other regulatory obligations, including oversight of licensing and distribution requirements;
* Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, reinsurance agreements, technology and procurement arrangements;
* Advise on M&A activity within the APAC region;
* Provide legal input into strategic initiatives, new product launches and market expansion opportunities; and
* Contribute to continuous improvement in risk, compliance and legal processes.
About You
* 6–10 years' PQE, ideally from an insurance business, financial services organisation, or a top/mid-tier firm with corporate insurance/regulatory experience;
* Strong understanding of general insurance operations, distribution structures, product lifecycle and claims considerations;
* Familiarity with APRA, ASIC and the broader financial services regulatory regime (including AFS licensing, breach reporting and distribution obligations);
* Excellent drafting skills and sound commercial judgment;
* Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels; and
* Collaborative mindset, with an interest in helping to build robust legal and governance capabilities within a growing group.
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Gray at sam@wolfwilliams.com.au or call 0412 427 086.
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