Corporate Counsel

Company Description

• Take your career further than you ever imagined with diverse roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working options, and well-being initiatives that prioritise your health.
• Sydney CBD office with free on-site gym

At TAL, we're supported to live our best lives. With flexible and blended working options, discounted insurance, and wellbeing initiatives, we know we're valued.

You'll work alongside some of the brightest and most capable colleagues in the industry, with leaders who inspire, support, and include everyone. We foster a culture where everyone belongs.

Collaborating in person strengthens our social bonds and powers better problem-solving. Together, we face challenges and grow stronger. We connect to include, celebrate, reward, and recognise each other.

Job Description
As part of the Corporate Counsel, you'll play a key role in supporting TAL's business by providing clear, practical legal advice. With a strong grasp of legal principles and an understanding of TAL's operations, you'll guide stakeholders on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. You'll contribute both independently and as part of a collaborative team, working closely with senior lawyers on complex matters. Building strong relationships across the business and with external partners, you'll help ensure legal outcomes that support TAL's commitment to doing what's right by our people, partners, and customers.

In This Role You Will

• Oversee and manage litigation matters in collaboration with external legal partners.
• Manage external dispute resolution cases, including those lodged with AFCA and similar bodies.
• Provide timely legal advice and support to Claims, Underwriting, and other business units as needed.
• Deliver legal training to Claims and Underwriting teams to support informed decision-making.
• Advise Risk and Compliance teams on obligations under the Life Insurance Code of Practice.
• Support the Internal Dispute Resolution team with legal insight and guidance.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with at least 3 years' post-admission experience
• Proven experience within the financial services sector
• Solid understanding of insurance law and regulatory frameworks
• Tertiary qualifications in law or a related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information
TAL is one of Australia's leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We're proud to be:

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we're here to support you.

You're always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone's responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately
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