At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide practical legal advice and support across commercial, regulatory, and product matters.
- Company: Join TAL, a leading life insurer committed to making a difference in Australians' lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, well-being initiatives, and a free on-site gym.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while collaborating with experienced legal leaders in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Australian practising qualification with 3-5 years' experience in financial services or regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
Work closely with experienced legal leaders in a collaborative team that values development, knowledge sharing and professional growth. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working options, and well-being initiatives that prioritise your health. Sydney office with free on-site gym and classes.
Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you'll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference. We're committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values - respect, commitment, and resourcefulness - guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact. We also do what's right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community.
As a Corporate Counsel at TAL, you'll provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across a broad mix of regulatory, product and commercial matters. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll help shape confident decisions, navigate regulatory change and support initiatives that impact millions of Australians. This is a broad in-house legal opportunity where you'll work across commercial, regulatory and product matters, partnering closely with the business on issues that directly influence TAL's customers and strategic priorities.
In This Role You Will:
- Provide practical legal advice across commercial, regulatory and product matters
- Partner with stakeholders on the development and distribution of life insurance products
- Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements
- Advise on regulatory change, customer communications, marketing and consumer protection matters
- Support corporate legal matters including contracts and intellectual property
- Help the business understand emerging legal and regulatory risks
- Contribute to broader industry reform and advocacy across life insurance and superannuation
Qualifications:
- An Australian practising qualification and at least 3 to 5 years' PQE
- Experience providing legal advice within financial services, insurance, superannuation, wealth or another highly regulated environment
- Exposure to life insurance regulation and consumer protection frameworks is highly regarded, but not essential
- Strong commercial contracting, negotiation and drafting capability
- Sound commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes
- Confidence partnering with stakeholders and translating complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
- Curiosity and a genuine interest in emerging regulatory and industry developments
TAL is one of Australia's leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We're proud to be an Inclusive Employer, recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.
Corporate Counsel employer: TAL Australia
TAL Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where creativity and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to social responsibility, employees have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Australians while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters collaboration and professional advancement.
