Senior Legal Counsel - General Insurance - 12 Month ContractYou will be joining a market leading insurance company as a Senior Legal Counsel focusing on general insurance work in Sydney or Melbourne, initially on a 12 month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.About the CompanyThe company is a leading insurance group in the ANZ region with a strong company focus on diversity, flexibility, and collaboration.About the RoleResponsibilities include:Drafting and negotiating insurance distribution agreements and you will be involved in structuring these arrangements which vary from licensee-to-licensee arrangements, authorised representatives and other models.Provide legal advice to the Consumer division, as requested, including advice on distribution structuring, product wordings, Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act, the Insurance Contracts Act and the General Insurance Code of Practice.Providing regulatory advice (with a commercial understanding of the legislative regime) on a range of issues relating to all forms of retail distribution which could include advice on anti-hawking, add-on insurance and design and distribution.Work with the regulatory and government relations teams to advocate for legislative change and comment on new legislation.About youYou have:+6 years PQE with legal experience working in financial services.Knowledge of Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act and its application in the insurance sector is highly regarded.Strong general insurance, or reinsurance legal experience is highly regarded.Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.To apply please click apply or call Phoebe Garrett on 02 8289 3134 for a confidential discussion.Contract Type: TEMPORARYSpecialism: LegalFocus: Financial ServicesIndustry: LegalSalary: Attractive Salary PackageWorkplace Type: HybridExperience Level: Mid ManagementLocation: MelbourneJob Reference: 2006550/001Date posted: 20 September 2024Consultant: Phoebe GarrettCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.
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