Junior Legal & Compliance Advisor - Specialist Insurance

Highland Recruitment; Wingecarribee; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Recruitment in the Southern Highlands NSW area is seeking a Junior Legal & Compliance Advisor for a specialist insurance business. The role focuses on compliance, complaints, disputes, and investigations rather than traditional contract work.

You will work with the senior team to investigate issues and provide practical, legally informed solutions. Ideal candidates hold a law degree and have strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Strong research and written communication abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to investigate issues and assess risks.
• Professional and practical problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing and investigating internal and external complaints.
• Assisting with disputes and investigations.
• Reviewing matters from a compliance and regulatory perspective.
• Researching legislation, regulations and industry requirements.
• Identifying potential compliance issues and assisting with solutions.
• Preparing reports, correspondence and investigation outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Providing general legal and compliance support to the business.

Skills

Law Degree

Research

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Investigate issues

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Junior Legal & Compliance Advisor - Specialist Insurance

Highland Recruitment – Southern Highlands NSW

An exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal professionalto join a rapidly expanding specialist insurance business, with excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

This is a unique role for someone with a law degreewho enjoys investigating issues, solving problems and working through complex matters. The position is focused on compliance, complaints, disputes and investigations, rather than traditional legal contract work.

The Role

Working closely with the senior team, you will be involved in:

• Managing and investigating internal and external complaints
• Assisting with disputes and investigations
• Reviewing matters from a compliance and regulatory perspective
• Researching legislation, regulations and relevant industry requirements
• Identifying potential compliance issues and assisting with solutions
• Preparing reports, correspondence and investigation outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Providing general legal and compliance support to the business

An exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal professionalto join a rapidly expanding specialist insurance business, with excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

This is a unique role for someone with a law degreewho enjoys investigating issues, solving problems and working through complex matters. The position is focused on compliance, complaints, disputes and investigations, rather than traditional legal contract work.

The Role

Working closely with the senior team, you will be involved in:

• Managing and investigating internal and external complaints
• Assisting with disputes and investigations
• Reviewing matters from a compliance and regulatory perspective
• Researching legislation, regulations and relevant industry requirements
• Identifying potential compliance issues and assisting with solutions
• Preparing reports, correspondence and investigation outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Providing general legal and compliance support to the business

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A Law Degreeand an interest in developing a career in legal, compliance or risk
• Excellent research and written communication skills
• A highly analytical and inquisitive mind
• Strong attention to detail
• The confidence to investigate issues and ask questions
• The ability to objectively assess information and identify potential risks
• A professional and practical approach to problem-solving

You may be a recent law graduate or have some early-career legal experienceand be looking for an opportunity to move into a broader commercial, compliance and investigations-focused role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing specialist businesswhere you can develop your skills, take on increasing responsibility and build a rewarding long-term career.

If you are naturally curious, enjoy getting to the bottom of things and are looking for a role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.