Legal Counsel
Core
In-house Legal Counsel providing legal and regulatory advice, drafting contracts, and supporting insurance/reinsurance transactions for a global financial institution in Australia and New Zealand.
Role type
In-house legal counsel (insurance & financial services)
Builds
Commercial agreements, compliance frameworks, and strategic business initiatives for a life insurance business
Domain
Financial services, Insurance, Reinsurance, Regulatory compliance
Required skills
Legal research, contract drafting, risk assessment, regulatory engagement, commercial negotiation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Experience in insurance/reinsurance, corporate/commercial law, financial services regulation
Technologies
Legal research databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Provide legal and regulatory advice to business stakeholders; Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements; Support insurance and reinsurance transactions; Engage with regulators and external stakeholders; Develop and implement legal/compliance frameworks; Identify and escalate legal risks
Seniority
Mid-senior level (4-7 years post-qualification)