Legal Counsel, General Insurance

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia JL Exec Full time
Interesting hands on, diverse role Based in Sydney CBD International coverage

This role has got the lot

Dynamic successful and growing multi-national brokerage, interesting and diverse role, friendly staff-orientated team environment, plenty of responsibility & accountability, lots of technical aspects to broaden your experience, senior & pivotal role, opportunity to be across in all parts of the business and raise your profile internally and externally, great leadership team and direct dealings with key stakeholders locally and overseas.

Across the entire group globally, you will be responsible for;

Providing legal advice to management team & the board General commercial third party agreements & contract reviews Interpret legislation & ensure company’s compliance with all processes Ensure policies & procedures are kept current with legislative changes Aligning company policies across the entire group & new acquisitions Manage complaints process across the organization Breach management reporting for the board Reviewing potential purchase sale contracts Identify & escalate risks to senior management Reviewing marketing content for legal compliance Manage company’s relationships with regulators Continuous improvement of internal controls

To be successful in securing this brilliant opportunity, you will require a minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role within the general insurance industry (insurer or broker), some working experience in a legal firm and completed legal qualifications.

Ideally you will have proven familiarity with; FOS process, AFSL, Code of Practice, Insurance Contracts Act, Corporations ACT, ASIC, compliance procedures and brokers legal and regulatory requirements.

Key attributes required; exemplary interpersonal & communication skills, professional presentation, proven negotiation and problem solving ability, well organized, personal integrity, high level of accuracy and initiative.

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