We want to be the most trusted wellbeing company in Australia, and this means our focus on wellbeing starts with our people. We support our employees' Real Wellbeing so that they can better support our members' and customers' wellbeing journey. At Australian Unity we're for real wellbeing. For us, real wellbeing means so much more than physical health. It's about your standard of living, your personal relationships and being connected to your community. It's about what you want to achieve in life, while having the security to get out and do what makes you happy. We're bold, warm and honest. We make a real difference to people's wellbeing . Your New Role Looks Like This The Legal Counsel - Governance will deliver high quality, independently-minded and commercially focused legal services aligned to the strategic and commercial drivers of the Australian Unity Group. The Legal Counsel will support the enabling functions including Finance, Technology, People & Culture and the Group Managing Director and Company Secretary's offices. As part of this role key responsibilities include: Contracts & Transactions Assist the Group Enabling Functions on how to manage conflicts arising from related party transactions. Regulatory & Judicial Updates Proactively support the Group Enabling Functions with assessing, and practically implementing, legal or regulatory updates that impact Australian Unity, including applicable APRA Prudential Standards. Assess the impact of judicial findings that may impact Australian Unity's businesses and proactively and pragmatically advise the Group Enabling Functions on the impacts to current practices. Governance & Statutory Reporting Support the Member Relations team to deliver Australian Unity's Annual General Meeting, ensuring that all statutory, ASX and constitutional requirements are met. Assist with the review and delivery of Australian Unity's annual report to members, ensuring that all legislative and ASX requirements are met. Support the Group Finance team to ensure that Australian Unity's half-year and full-year consolidated accounts are delivered in accordance with statutory and ASX requirements. External Legal Services Manage the delivery of external legal services to ensure timely, effective and commercially-focused legal advice is obtained. General Legal Support Provision of high quality, technical, professional and independent-minded legal advice to the Group Enabling Functions in a timely, commercial and effective manner. Provision of assistance to the company secretariat and governance functions, particularly with regard to management of corporate governance, policies and procedures. Provision of support to the CEO's Office with key legal matters including review of marketing collateral and public announcements. Consider and respond to subpoenas and providing senior legal counsel with assistance on litigious matters. What we are looking for Tertiary education in law coupled with a current practicing certificate in Australia. 2 years' relevant experience in a leading private practice law firm or an in-house legal function. Experience providing legal support regarding contract negotiation and execution including managing contracts and vendors. Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and implementing regulatory changes would be highly regarded. Experience dealing with senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders. Experience briefing external law firms and managing legal spend desirable (but not essential). Demonstrated high level attention to detail and excellent communication skills (oral and written). Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal project management skills. Strong collaborative and relationship management skills. What's on Offer You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including: Competitive salary + bonus program. Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days. 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby. Employee Referral Program. Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most. Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants. Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more! Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform. For further benefits visit: Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
