Insurance Corporate Counsel - 12-Month Contract

Tal Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TAL Australia is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide trusted legal guidance to support decision-making, risk management, and customer outcomes. You will work with stakeholders across TAL to navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful work.

In this role you will advise Claims, Underwriting, Risk and Compliance, and collaborate with other Legal teams on product documentation and agreements. You will influence outcomes and build strong partnerships within a leading insurer.

Qualifications

• Admission to practise law in Australia with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in financial services or another regulated industry.
• Knowledge of insurance law and its practical application in a business environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach.
• Well-developed organisation, time management and prioritisation skills with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigated matters in partnership with external legal counsel.
• Manage disputes lodged with AFCA and other external complaints bodies.
• Provide legal advice and support to the Claims and Underwriting teams and other business areas.
• Deliver training and legal guidance to Claims and Underwriting stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice and support to Risk and Compliance on Life Insurance Code matters.
• Support Internal Dispute Resolution with legal guidance.
• Partner with other Legal teams to review product documentation and commercial agreements.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Legal qualification (LLB/JD)

Admission to practise law in Australia

Job description

TAL Australia is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide trusted legal guidance to support decision-making, risk management, and customer outcomes. You will work with stakeholders across TAL to navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful work.

In this role you will advise Claims, Underwriting, Risk and Compliance, and collaborate with other Legal teams on product documentation and agreements. You will influence outcomes and build strong partnerships within a leading insurer.