Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia HCF - Risk, Legal & Compliance Full time
About the Role

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing legal risk management controls across the HCF Group. This includes providing legal advice and support to internal business units as part of a managed outsource model. The successful candidate will also conduct legislative and regulatory monitoring in accordance with responsibilities set out in the Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring Procedure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review, draft and negotiate legal contracts for the HCF Group, including third-party supplier agreements, confidentiality agreements, licence agreements and research agreements.
  • Manage the HCF Group Contracts Register.
  • Ensure staff at all levels understand their responsibilities in relation to legal contracts and what support can be provided by HCF Legal.
  • Provide legal advice to the HCF Group as required.
  • Brief HCF Group Legal Panel firms for advice as required.
  • Ensure advice received from HCF Group Legal Panel firms is in plain English and fits the requirements of the relevant business unit.
  • Support the Senior Legal Counsel with business as usual activities as and when required.
  • Monitor, report and actively participate in Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring Meetings in accordance with the responsibilities set out in the Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring Procedure.
  • Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory developments impacting Governance and advising Directors and Management (as applicable) on legal compliance and risk factors.
  • Provide legal training to the relevant business units as required.
  • Keep up to date with legal developments and practices and understanding their interrelationship with legal risk and compliance and other assurance practices.
About You

The ideal candidate will have a law degree from a recognised Australian or overseas institution and approximately 3-5 years post-admission experience preferably in both a private practice and in-house environment. They will also have strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law and financial services, as well as excellent written and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion: At HCF, we're united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high-quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance: We'll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

  • 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover.
  • 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents.
  • Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more.
  • Discounts on HCF's products, including life, pet and travel insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity: We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth: We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

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