Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia PQE Partners Full time

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by PQE Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$140,000.00/yr - A$160,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from PQE Partners

Legal & Corporate Governance Recruitment Specialist

PQE Partners are representing a leading financial services client in their search for a legal counsel. Having worked closely with this team before, we can vouch for the quality of work and supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities

As Legal Counsel, you will:

  • Provide legal advice on life insurance, superannuation, and retirement products.
  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with partners and suppliers.
  • Review disclosure documents and marketing material.
  • Advise on a wide range of regulatory issues under the Corporations Act, Insurance Contracts Act, Life Insurance Act, and Superannuation laws.
  • Assist with breach reporting, regulatory engagement, and remediation processes.
  • Collaborate with senior lawyers and cross-functional teams on strategic projects.

About You

You will be an Australian-qualified lawyer with:

  • 3–5 PQE, ideally in financial services law.
  • Strong knowledge of Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act and other relevant legislation.
  • Experience with group life insurance, retirement products, investments, or commercial contracting will be highly regarded.
  • A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
  • A motivated and proactive approach, with excellent attention to detail.

What's on offer

This role offers the chance to work with an established, supportive, and collaborative legal team in a leading financial services business. You will gain exposure to high-quality work, senior stakeholders, and regulatory engagement, with clear scope to further develop your career within the organisation.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelAssociate
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionLegal
  • IndustriesInsurance and Financial Services

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