At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on insurance and financial services while supporting business growth.
- Company: Fast-growing global tech-driven insurance organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Remote work options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Ideal for lawyers seeking regional exposure and a shift from traditional roles.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a commercially focused in-house role.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal advisory, particularly in insurance and financial services.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Senior Legal Counsel, Insurance & Financial Services (Australia) Australia| Permanent, Full time| Amethyst Partners| 7th August 2026 View Job
About the Opportunity
A fast-growing global technology-driven insurance organisation is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to support its expanding operations in Australia.
This is a broad commercial legal role combining regulatory advisory, commercial contracting, governance, and strategic business partnering.
Working closely with regional and global stakeholders, you will support business growth while ensuring compliance with Australian financial services and insurance regulations.
This opportunity is ideal for lawyers looking to move beyond traditional legal advisory into a commercially focused in-house role with regional exposure.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on Australian insurance, financial services, and regulatory matters.
- Advise on ASIC, APRA, AFSL, and related regulatory requirements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, NDAs, and strategic contracts.
- Support market expansion initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
- Advise on product structures, distribution models, and customer outcome considerations.
- Monitor regulatory developments and implement legal and compliance changes.
- Maintain corporate governance documentation and legal records.
- Partner with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.
- Support compliance governance, AFSL obligations, and regulatory reporting.
- Contribute to regional legal and compliance initiatives supporting business growth.
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Senior Legal Counsel, Insurance & Financial Services – Australia in Canberra employer: Amyethyst Asia Partners
Amethyst Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a focus on innovation in the insurance and financial services sector, employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages strategic thinking and provides opportunities for meaningful contributions to business expansion across Australia and New Zealand. The remote work flexibility, particularly with a preference for Melbourne, allows for a balanced lifestyle while engaging in impactful legal work.
