Legal Counsel

Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia ·www.ethosbc.com

Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary AUD 190,000 - 200,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Legal Counsel -  Insurance & Financial Services
Sydney | Full-Time Opportunity
Circa $200K

Ethos BeathChapman has been exclusively retained by a highly respected global financial institution to appoint a Legal Counsel to its established Australia and New Zealand legal and compliance team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer seeking to move into, or further develop, an in-house career within a sophisticated international financial services environment. Working closely with an experienced Head of Legal & Compliance, you will provide legal advice across a broad range of matters including insurance and reinsurance arrangements, commercial contracts, regulatory issues, strategic projects and corporate initiatives. The role will have a particular focus on supporting a life insurance business and offers exposure to senior stakeholders, regulators and external counsel.

The Opportunity

As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting business operations across Australia and New Zealand by:
  • Providing legal and regulatory advice to business stakeholders across a broad range of commercial and operational matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, contracts and related documentation.
  • Supporting insurance and reinsurance transactions and strategic business initiatives.
  • Assisting with regulatory matters and engagement with external stakeholders, including regulators and legal advisers.
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of legal and compliance frameworks.
  • Identifying, assessing and escalating legal risks where appropriate.
  • Supporting projects, transactions and business change initiatives across the organisation.
  • Working collaboratively with legal, compliance and business teams to deliver pragmatic and commercially focused outcomes.
About You
We are interested in speaking with lawyers who possess:
  • Approximately 4-7 years' post-qualification experience.
  • Experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team.
  • Exposure to insurance, reinsurance, life insurance, corporate/commercial law or financial services regulatory matters.
  • Strong drafting, research and analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • The ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.
  • A collaborative approach and strong attention to detail.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to join a globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation, supportive culture and flexible approach to working arrangements. The business  provides a genuine opportunity to broaden your in-house legal experience within a highly regarded financial services environment.

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Who is hiring for the Legal Counsel role?
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Where is the Legal Counsel job located?
The Legal Counsel role with Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia is based in Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Legal Counsel role pay?
Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia lists the Legal Counsel role at AUD 190,000–200,000 per year.
Is the Legal Counsel role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia.
What experience level is the Legal Counsel role?
The Legal Counsel position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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