General Counsel - Insurance

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJS Careers is exclusively partnering with a leading Australian insurance firm with the appointment of their General Counsel. Based in Sydney, this position will be responsible for leading the legal and compliance function and play a pivotal role for managing all corporate and commercial legal matters for the firm.Key responsibilities will include:Provide legal advice to the senior leadership team and business stakeholders across all lines of business.Advise the organisation on its legal and regulatory obligations for existing business activities and potential new products and services, identifying solutions to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.Lead the function responsible for negotiating, drafting, and finalising commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and other commercial arrangements.Lead the second line compliance team, which involves providing support across corporate functions of the Australian business and providing advice on broader regulatory obligations impacting the business.Liaise and engage external counsel where appropriate.Required experience and qualifications:At least 10 + years of experience as a corporate lawyer operating in the insurance industry.Excellent knowledge of the regulatory landscape pertaining to insurance in Australia, with preference given to an additional broader financial services background;Strong attention to detail and the ability to be able to operate at a strategic level, as well as enthusiasm to be involved in day-to-day matters;Excellent communication skills with the ability to be able to interact effectively at all levels within the organisation;Comfortable working in an environment that is entrepreneurial, and fast-paced;Strong ability to be able to prioritise and multiple demands and projects.Please contact Henry Smith at JS Careers on [email protected] to discuss this opportunity further or for a confidential career discussion.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesInsurance and Financial ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at JS Careers by 2xGet notified about new General Counsel jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoLegal Legal Counsel / Company Secretary Vice PresidentSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoDirector & Counsel, Litigation and InvestigationsSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Legal Counsel - MinterEllison Flex - SydneyLegal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, Construction & Projects LawyerSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Legal Counsel (Disputes & Litigation) Maternity Leave 6-8 Months Maximum Term ContractDirector - Business Development (Digital Forensics & Incident Response)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoAssistant General Counsel, Corporate & CommercialSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoLegal Counsel, Intellectual Property (12-month FTC)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoLegal Counsel - Commercial/Corporate - Global Tech CompanySydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$130,000.00-A$160,000.00 5 days agoManly, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-08