At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support for various insurance products and negotiate vendor agreements.
- Company: Join Axiom, a leader in alternative legal services with a focus on diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, remote work options, and access to professional development resources.
- Other info: Axiom values diversity and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the insurance sector while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 7-16+ years of experience in insurance or financial services with strong commercial contracting skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced lawyer with insurance sector expertise to join the Corporate Legal team of an Australian-based insurance company. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of commercial and insurance experience, along with the ability to get up to speed quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide practical legal support across a range of insurance products, including private health insurance, professional indemnity, life insurance, disability insurance and other financial products.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial vendor agreements in close partnership with the procurement team at a highly regulated insurance and financial services company.
- Advise on product, distribution and commercial matters, including reviewing customer-facing and marketing materials and advising on related regulatory requirements.
- Manage matters autonomously, apply the organisation’s legal risk appetite and deliver work promptly.
Qualifications:
- Around 7–16+ years’ experience, including in-house experience in the insurance or financial services industries.
- Experience advising on insurance or financial products, reviewing marketing materials and counselling internal business teams.
- Strong commercial contracting experience, particularly in vendor agreements and procurement.
- Tech-savvy and responsive, with the ability to get up to speed quickly.
Compensation, Benefits & Location:
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.
Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
Insurance Counsel in Newcastle employer: Axiom Law
Axiom is an exceptional employer for Estate Planning Lawyers, offering a flexible work environment in Sydney that allows you to choose assignments aligning with your lifestyle and career aspirations. With a strong focus on professional growth, Axiom provides access to diverse projects and development resources, fostering a community of forward-thinking legal professionals dedicated to impactful work. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with a competitive compensation package, makes it a standout choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the legal field.
