Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel
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Job Description
As a Corporate Counsel youll apply your strong legal expertise and understanding of our business to provide clear practical advice that supports our purpose of protecting what matters most. Acting as a subject matter expert youll work independently and collaboratively to navigate legal and regulatory complexities contributing to a high-performing legal team. With a focus on partnership youll build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders to deliver effective solutions-focused outcomes.
In This Role You Will:
Manage litigated matters in collaboration with external legal partners
Oversee external dispute resolution cases including those with AFCA and similar bodies
Provide timely legal advice and support to claims underwriting and other business units
Deliver legal training to enhance capability within the claims and underwriting teams
Advise risk and compliance teams on obligations under the Life Insurance Code of Practice
Support the Internal Dispute Resolution team with legal guidance
Collaborate with other legal teams to review product documentation and related materials
Qualifications :
- Admitted to practise law with a minimum of 3 years PQE
- Previous experience in the financial services industry is desired
- Knowledge of insurance law
- Relevant legal tertiary education
- Collaborative and strong team player
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Additional Information :
TAL is one of Australias leading life insurers committed to inclusion and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. Were 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 to support you.
Yourealwaysaccountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and valueworking 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.
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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 everyones responsibility.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
