Head of Legal, Allianz Technology

**HEAD OF LEAGAL | ALLIANZ TECHNOLOGY | SYDNEY, NSW** co-create the best customer experience. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. The Allianz Technology Australia Branch are currently seeking a Head of Legal to be the primary point of contact and strategic legal advisor to our local operations. Working closely with the Regional Head of Legal, your counterparts within Allianz Australia Limited and your international peers, your role will be pivotal to the business’ success. Although you will have oversight of all Legal matters, a strong knowledge of commercial, outsourcing, procurement and technology matters will be essential for success. **You'll be responsible for**: - Managing all matters pertaining to legal, regulatory, and corporate governance to meet all regulatory requirements governing Allianz Technology SE Australia Branch. - Acting as the legal point of contact and advisor for local management, functional owners, regional and central teams, and customers ("OE") of AZT Australia Branch, while also being responsible for budget management and ensuring the resilience of the legal function. - Managing the alignment of legal activities with Regional and Global Legal and their strategic directions. - Raising awareness and running campaigns within the Branch; managing legal and corporate risks. - Managing recruitment, performance, and supervisory requirements for direct reports, ensuring the team has a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities. **About you**: - Bachelor of Laws or equivalent certification and current legal practicing certificate. - At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in technology, outsourcing and/or insurance - Advanced understanding of the legal system in Australia, including but not limited to civil law, contract law, company law, commercial law, technology, and outsourcing regulations. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact, and influence. **What's on offer**: - Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes. - A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work. - An employer that is committed to supporting your work/life balance and is open to conversations about flexible working arrangement. - Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development. - Insurance products. Deals and discounts across a great range of retail, tech, and travel brands, and offers for health and well-being. - Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, superannuation matching, salary sacrificing, novated leasing and our referral bonus scheme. - The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program - own a piece of your employer. **About Allianz** At Allianz, we care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and work statuses are not only welcomed, but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential. **Adjustments and support** LI-ALLIANZAU #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. **Job Level**: - Professional **Location**: - North Sydney, NSW, AU, 2060**Area of Expertise**: - Legal & Compliance **Unit**: - Allianz Technology **Employing Entity**: - Allianz Technology SE Australia Branch **Job Type**: - Full-Time **Remote Job**: - Hybrid working **Employment Type**: - Permanent **ID**: - 59565 **Position Cluster**: - Non-Executive