Job Description
As a Senior Corporate Counsel and Team Leader at TAL, you'll play a key role in helping customers navigate complex disputes and litigation matters with fairness, care and confidence. Partnering across the business, you'll guide strategic decision making, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and support the growth of a high-performing team. By combining deep expertise with a customer-first mindset, you'll help deliver trusted outcomes that protect what matters most to Australians, while bringing TAL's purpose and values to life every day.
In this role you will:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team that delivers trusted legal and dispute resolution outcomes.
- Provide expert legal advice to support sound decision making on complex claims, disputes and emerging risks.
- Shape dispute resolution strategies that achieve fair, commercially balanced and customer-focused outcomes.
- Influence business outcomes through proactive engagement with senior stakeholders on material legal and regulatory matters.
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing to strengthen capability, consistency and compliance.
- Partner across TAL to deliver strategic priorities, enable change and enhance customer experience.
- Champion consistent, high-quality dispute resolution practices that strengthen customer trust and regulatory confidence.
Qualifications
- Admitted legal practitioner with a minimum of 8 years' post qualification experience
- Strong understanding of insurance law, life insurance legislation and dispute resolution frameworks
- Experience managing complex matters with courts, tribunals and external dispute resolution bodies
- Exceptional written, verbal communication and legal drafting skills
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Collaborative approach with a strong commitment to teamwork and shared success
- Experience leading or developing people, with a passion for coaching and supporting growth
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Senior Corporate Counsel & Team Leader in Sydney employer: Tal Services Limited
At TAL, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and flexible work hours in a hybrid model that promotes wellbeing and inclusivity. Our collaborative culture is supported by passionate leadership, providing ample opportunities for internal career growth and professional development. Join us in making a meaningful impact as a Claims Consultant, where your expertise will help Australians navigate life's challenges while working alongside a diverse and dedicated team.
