Insurance Counsel

Axiom Law; Sydney; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development resources

Learning and development programs

Remote work predominance with on-site

Support for diverse client work

Job summary

Axiom Law is seeking an experienced lawyer with insurance sector expertise to join the Corporate Legal team of an Australian-based insurance company. The role requires a strong blend of commercial and insurance experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will provide practical legal support across insurance products, draft and review vendor agreements, and advise on product and regulatory matters, while autonomously managing matters and aligning with the organisation's

Qualifications

• 7–16+ years’ experience, including in-house experience in insurance/financial services.
• Experience advising on insurance/financial products and reviewing marketing materials.
• Strong commercial contracting experience, especially vendor agreements and procurement.
• Tech-savvy and quick to adapt; familiarity with matter management tools like Claude and Checkbox.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal support across insurance products including health, life, and disability insurance.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial vendor agreements with procurement teams.
• Advise on product, distribution and regulatory matters including marketing materials.
• Manage matters autonomously, applying risk appetite and delivering work promptly.

Skills

In-house experience

Insurance knowledge

Vendor agreements

Procurement

Tech-savvy

Regulatory awareness

Job description

We are seeking an experienced lawyer with insurance sector expertise to join the Corporate Legal team of an Australian-based insurance company. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of commercial and insurance experience, along with the ability to get up to speed quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal support across a range of insurance products, including private health insurance, professional indemnity, life insurance, disability insurance and other financial products.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial vendor agreements in close partnership with the procurement team at a highly regulated insurance and financial services company.
• Advise on product, distribution and commercial matters, including reviewing customer-facing and marketing materials and advising on related regulatory requirements.
• Manage matters autonomously, apply the organisation’s legal risk appetite and deliver work promptly.

Qualifications

• Around 7–16+ years’ experience, including in-house experience in the insurance or financial services industries.
• Experience advising on insurance or financial products, reviewing marketing materials and counselling internal business teams.
• Strong commercial contracting experience, particularly in vendor agreements and procurement.
• Tech-savvy and responsive, with the ability to get up to speed quickly. The team uses Claude and is implementing Checkbox matter management software.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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