Build your legal career in a dynamic and growing business where your work genuinely makes an impact.
At Community Broker Network (CBN),we'relooking for aJunior Lawyerto join our Legal & Governance team. Reporting to the Head of Legal & Governance, you'llplay a key role in supporting legal,governanceand compliance activities across the business, helping to manage risk, strengthen regulatory compliance, and contribute to best-practice legal outcomes.
About Community Broker Network (CBN)
At Community Broker Network,we'renot just supporting insurance businesses -we'reshaping the future of the industry. As Australia's largest network of general insurance authorised representatives, we empower over 300 businesses and 1,000 employees across the country.
Our team offers market access, technology, education, marketing, HR, business advice, and more, supporting brokers from Perth to Cairns.
We'rea certified Great Place to Work with an incredible culture, and a genuine commitment to helping our people grow.
Our values:
- WeAreOne (Together)
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Head of Legal & Governance, theJuniorLawyerwill support the delivery of practical legal,governanceand complianceassistanceacross CBN. This role will contribute to best-practice legal outcomes, effective riskmanagementand strong regulatory compliance, while working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers asrequired.
In this role, you will support a broad range of legal,governanceand compliance activities, including:
- Reviewing,draftingand administering commercial agreements, including NDAs, supplieragreementsand service contracts.
- Conducting legal research and preparing clear summaries, advicenotesand briefing papers for internal stakeholders.
- Supporting day-to-day legal matters andassistingwith the coordination of external legal advisers.
- Maintaining governance registers,policiesand procedures.
- Assisting with Board and Committee papers,agendasand company secretarial activities.
- Supporting compliance with AFSL and other regulatory obligations relevant to CBN.
- Assistingwith dispute and claims matters, including liaising with insurers and external counsel whererequired.
- Identifyingopportunities to improve templates,precedentsand Legal & Governance processes.
You'llbe practical,organisedand eager to continue building your legal career in a supportive in-house environment. You'llalso bring:
- A law degree and post-graduate legal experience, either in-house or otherwise.
- Exposure to commercial contracts, legal research, policies,proceduresand registers.
- Experience supporting a legal, governance, company secretarial or compliance function.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear advice notes and briefing papers.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing agreements, registers,policiesand records.
- Sound judgement,discretionand the ability to upscale legal, governance or compliance matters appropriately.
- Confidence working with internal stakeholders and external advisers.
- Experience in financial services, insurance, AFSL compliance or another regulated environment would be highly regarded.
Our Awesome Benefits!
At CBN, we genuinely care about our people - and it shows. Here's what you'll enjoy:
- Great Place to Work certified
- Hybrid working flexibility - 3 days in the office, 2 days at home
- Wellbeing allowance
- Salary continuance benefit
- Travel and cyber insurance discounts
- Regular team events and cultural activities
- Extra perks like health insurance discounts, retail offers, and more!
Ready to Join Us?
Ifyou'relooking to grow your legal career and contribute to a business where your work genuinely makes a difference,we'dlove to hear from you.
Junior Lawyer employer: Community Broker Network
At Community Broker Network, we pride ourselves on being a certified Great Place to Work, offering a vibrant culture that fosters growth and collaboration. As a Claims Executive, you'll enjoy hybrid working flexibility, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits including study support and mental health days, all while playing a crucial role in delivering exceptional service across Australia's leading broker network. Join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry while enjoying meaningful career development opportunities in a supportive environment.
