Senior Corporate Counsel & Team Leader
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12 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This role leads a team within TALs Litigation & External Dispute Resolution function providing trusted legal expertise to support fair timely and commercially sound outcomes for our customers and partners. By guiding the management of litigation and external disputes and offering strategic legal advice across the business the role helps ensure TAL operates with integrity accountability and compliance. Through strong collaboration and deep understanding of TALs business you will play a key role in protecting our customers supporting informed decision-making and enabling TAL to deliver on our purpose of protecting what matters most.
In This Role You Will:
Lead and develop a team of legal and dispute resolution specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes across litigation and external disputes.
Oversee and resolve complex litigation and AFCA matters to achieve fair timely and commercially sound outcomes for customers and partners.
Provide strategic legal advice to claims underwriting and business teams to support confident decision-making and risk management.
Strengthen regulatory engagement by supporting TALs relationship with AFCA and ensuring effective management of external complaints.
Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders and external partners to manage disputes collaboratively and protect customer outcomes.
Represent TAL in industry forums to share insights strengthen capability and contribute to evolving dispute resolution practices.
Qualifications :
Admitted to practise law with substantial experience (8 years PQE) in financial services including strong knowledge of the Insurance Contracts Act Life Insurance Act AFCA Rules civil procedure and dispute resolution processes.
Proven experience managing matters through courts and external dispute resolution bodies with professionalism and confidence.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly explain complex legal matters and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong drafting skills producing clear concise and accurate legal documentation.
Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships and contributes constructively to group goals.
Highly organised with excellent time management able to prioritise effectively and stay motivated in a fast-paced environment.
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.
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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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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