At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal and compliance functions, advising on corporate matters in the insurance sector.
- Company: Dynamic insurance firm based in Sydney with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for seasoned legal leaders to thrive in a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Shape the legal landscape in a fast-paced environment and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in corporate law, expertise in Australian insurance regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 136800 - 167200 $ per year.
This pivotal Sydney-based role will see the appointed General Counsel lead the firm’s legal and compliance function, advising on corporate and commercial matters while navigating Australia’s medical, health, insurance and finance regulatory landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership and business stakeholders across all operational areas.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, advising on risk mitigation for both existing operations and new products/services.
- Lead contract negotiations, drafting, and finalisation of vendor agreements and other commercial arrangements.
- Oversee the compliance team, offering regulatory guidance across corporate functions and broader business operations.
- Engage and manage external legal counsel as required.
Key Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience as a corporate lawyer within the insurance sector.
- Deep expertise in Australian insurance regulations, with additional financial services exposure highly regarded.
- Strong strategic acumen combined with a hands-on approach to daily legal matters.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned legal leader to shape the legal and compliance landscape of a dynamic insurance firm.
General Counsel – Insurance in Sydney employer: Taylor Root
As a global leader in professional services with a strong focus on sustainability, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from a dynamic culture that prioritises professional growth, providing ample opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly expanding APAC region. With a commitment to employee well-being and a diverse workplace, we ensure that our team members are supported in their roles while contributing to meaningful projects that make a positive impact.
