Corporate Counsel

TALs legal team plays a vital role in helping Australians live their best lives by ensuring our decisions are grounded in strong responsible legal this role youll use your expertise to guide the business with clarity and confidence shaping outcomes that protect our customers and strengthen trust in everything we do. Working closely with people across TAL youll influence how we navigate complex issues and contribute to a culture that values integrity good judgement and doing whats right.

In This Role You Will:

• Resolve litigated matters effectively through strategic engagement with external lawyers
• Achieve fair outcomes by managing AFCA and other external dispute processes
• Strengthen decisionmaking by delivering clear timely legal guidance to claims underwriting and broader teams
• Build capability across the business by providing targeted legal training
• Support strong governance by advising on Life Insurance Code of Practice obligations
• Enhance customer outcomes by guiding the Internal Dispute Resolution function
• Improve product and commercial clarity by assisting legal teams in reviewing key documentation

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Qualifications :

• Hold admission to practise law and apply strong foundational legal knowledge with at least 3 years PQE
• Bring practical experience in financial services and an interest in deepening industry expertise
• Understand and have knowledge of insurance law
• Communicate clearly and constructively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Work collaboratively contributing to a supportive teamfocused environment
• Abilty to stay organised and manage time effectively to deliver quality outcomes in a fastpaced setting

Additional Information :

AL 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 herewere 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