Senior Legal Counsel - General Insurance - 12 Month Contract Save job You 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 modelsProvide 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 PracticeProviding 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 distributionWork with the regulatory and government relations teams to advocate for legislative change and comment on new legislationAbout youYou have:+6 years PQE with legal experience working in financial servicesKnowledge of Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act and its application in the insurance sector is highly regardedStrong general insurance, or reinsurance legal experience is highly regardedAbility 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: TEMPORARY Specialism: Legal Focus: Financial Services Industry: Legal Salary: Attractive Salary Package Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Mid Management Location: Melbourne TEMPORARY Job Reference: 2006550/001 Date posted: 20 October 2024 Consultant: Phoebe Garrett melbourne legal/financial-services 2024-10-21 2024-11-19 legal Melbourne or Sydney Victoria AU Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.com.au https://www.robertwalters.com.au/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true Come 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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