Head of Legal

5 months ago


Sydney, Australia ClearView Wealth Full time

Head of Legal

**The role**:
A rare opportunity to join a growing Life Insurer and shape the strategy for a collaborative and experienced team. Reporting into the General Counsel you will lead the Legal team (8-10) reports in providing legal advice and support to the business.

We're a flat structured organisation, where you can get exposure to different projects, as well as BAU. We are people focused and don't have hierarchy - you can approach anyone at any level and want you to embrace that culture.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide insightful legal analysis and commercially astute advice on life insurance and general corporate matters.
- Assist and support the General Counsel with team management matters and resourcing, developing legal strategy and objectives, identifying and managing legal risk, and fostering external legal relationships.
- Work closely with business stakeholders on significant projects and transactions, including drafting complex contracts, managing regulatory matters, and facilitating change of shareholder events.
- Offer guidance to stakeholders internally on product development, breach reporting, claims management, and regulatory compliance, among other areas.
- Provide advice on financial services regulatory reform and oversee its implementation within the Legal function.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization and escalate issues to the General Counsel when necessary.
- Develop and empower team members to deliver sound commercial legal advice and provide leadership to senior and junior lawyers.
- Mentor and support cross-skilling initiatives within the team, and guiding the development of a broad legal skillset for both senior and junior lawyers.

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of building and leading high-performing, inclusive teams.
- 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, including in-house experience within a financial services organization.
- Strong understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to life insurance, financial advice, and superannuation, including emerging legal and regulatory requirements such as the Corporations Act, Life Insurance Act, Insurance Contracts Act, and Privacy Act.
- Proficiency in navigating current regulatory reforms impacting areas of key responsibility.

**Why ClearView?**

At ClearView, we embrace the idea that achieving our goals requires a diverse team of individuals with unique experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We celebrate the diversity of our employees, fostering an inclusive culture. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to everyone, regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.

ClearView nurtures a creative environment that rewards innovative thinking, allowing us to provide optimal outcomes for our customers and partners. Our values - Integrity, Persistence, Authenticity, and Collaboration - are ingrained in every decision we make and every action we take.

**Some of our benefits include**:

- **Workplace Flexibility**: Hybrid remote-working model for a balanced career and personal life.
- **Employee Referral Program**:Earn $1,000 for successfully referring a friend.
- **Extended Parental Leave**: 16 weeks paid Parental leave cover
- **Additional Leave**: We offer up to another full week of annual leave
- **Volunteer Day**: 2 days of paid leave annually for community volunteering.
- **IPAC Rewards**:Extensive rewards program with discounts and cash-back deals at 350+ retailers.
- **Employee Assistance**:Free and confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
- **Study Assistance**: Financial support and time off for approved learning and exams.

Job ID 300000144901082



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