Senior Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

North Sydney Council, Australia MLC Life Insurance Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Risk Legal Governance team at MLC Life Insurance. As a key member of our team, you will provide legal support for a range of work streams, with a particular focus on life insurance claims, including disputes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide efficient and effective legal support to Claims Consultants and members of the Claims Leadership Team, considering the broader commercial environment in which MLC Life operates.
  • Manage a portfolio of litigated matters, including issues of policy interpretation and regulatory compliance.
  • Advising MLC Resolve on IDR and EDR disputes, and defending disputes on MLC's behalf before external forums.
  • Support the business in responding to Regulatory investigations and requests, including formal Notices issued to MLC Life Insurance.
  • Provide legal support to product owners, including advice on product obligations, policy drafting, and reinsurance treaties.
  • Drive continuous improvement in workflow and cost efficiency, panel management, knowledge management, and team capability in the MLC Life Insurance legal practice.
About You

We are looking for a commercially focused lawyer with 5+ years PQE in an Australian jurisdiction in life insurance law, specifically in relation to life insurance claims issues. You will have prior experience in providing advice on life insurance claims issues and in responding to Regulatory Notices. You will also have a current and unrestricted Australian practicing certificate, solid legal drafting skills, and demonstrated effectiveness at managing multiple stakeholders and competing demands.

Why Join Us?

We do work that makes a genuine difference to our customers, partners, and community. We have a supportive, inclusive, and flexible team culture, including hybrid working. We support your growth and development, and careers across our business units and teams that are as unique as our people. We reward and celebrate our successes, through our incentive and recognition programs. We offer tools, resources, and benefits to support your wellbeing, including additional lifestyle leave and our Family Life hub.

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