Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory - 12 Month Contract
Robert Walters Sydney
You will be joining a leading national insurance company as a Senior Legal Counsel focusing on regulatory related matters on a 12 month contract within their established, collaborative and fun legal team based in Sydney and Melbourne.
About the Company
The company are an industry leader in the insurance sector with a strong company focus on work life balance, flexibility, development and fostering a fun working environment. They have offices across Australia so this role can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
- Provide high-quality, strategic legal advice on complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters involving key regulators (ASIC, APRA, ACCC, SIRA).
- Lead regulatory engagement and support remediation programs across the business.
- Manage external counsel relationships on major disputes and regulatory matters.
- Stay ahead of legislative and regulatory change, advising internal stakeholders on impacts and risks.
- Contribute to legal support for large-scale projects, business initiatives and cross-functional programs.
- Build and maintain strong internal relationships, becoming a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to a high-performing legal culture that supports collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity.
About You
You have:
- 8+ years' post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or in-house, with expertise in disputes, investigations, and financial services regulation.
- Demonstrated experience advising on matters involving financial services regulators and managing complex litigation.
- Strong commercial judgment, with the ability to balance legal risk and business strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
- Previous exposure to the general insurance or broader financial services industry is desirable.
- Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.
To apply please click apply or call Phoebe Garrett on 02 8289 3134 for a confidential discussion.
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