Legal Counsel

Youi; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing program

Parking options

Training & leadership support

Discounted gym access

Job summary

Youi is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel for a 12-month contract, based in Australia, with hybrid work options spanning Sunshine Coast HQ, Chermside, or Sydney. You will handle claims, contracts, regulatory obligations, and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to support insurance operations and commercial teams.

The role requires a solid background in insurance or corporate law, 5+ years of practice, and an Australian Practising Certificate.

Qualifications

• LL.B and Australian Practicing Certificate required.
• 5+ years PAE in-house or private practice, with insurance or corporate/commercial experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of insurance, and commercial or corporate law.
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a range of legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to simplify complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice across the business, supporting insurance operations and commercial teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts and other legal documents.
• Manage legal matters end-to-end, escalating complex issues where required.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters in the general insurance space.
• Contribute to internal policies, precedents, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a strong risk culture and manage legal, operational and WHS risks.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, including counsel and advisors.
• Develop and deliver training or guidance on legal matters as required.

Skills

LL.B & Grad Dip Legal Practice

Australian Practicing Certificate

5+ years PAE (in-house or private)

Insurance/Corporate law

Contract drafting & negotiation

Regulatory & compliance

Education

LL.B and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Job description

You’ll love this role if you value practical legal work that stays close to the day-to-day decisions of the business.

This 12-month Legal Counsel contract, you’ll be handling matters across claims, contracts and regulatory obligations as part of the legal team. Some days you’ll be reviewing commercial agreements or advising the business through claims-related legal matters. Other days you’ll be helping the business navigate regulatory requirements or interpret obligations in a way that fits how we work.

You’ll be part of a small legal team, based either in our Sunshine Coast HQ, Chermside or Sydney office, working in a hybrid setup that supports both focused work and strong collaboration.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice across the business, supporting insurance operations and commercial teams
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts and other legal documents
• Manage legal matters end-to-end, escalating complex issues where required
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters in the general insurance space.
• Contribute to internal policies, precedents, processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support a strong risk culture and proactively manage legal, operational and WHS risks
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including counsel and advisors
• Develop and deliver training or guidance on legal matters as required

What you’ll bring

• LL.B and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (or equivalent) with an Australian Unrestricted Practicing Certificate
• 5+ years PAE in-house or private practice (insurance or corporate/commercial experience highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of insurance, and commercial or corporate law
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a range of legal documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to simplify complex legal issues
• Commercially minded, proactive, and invested in the success of the business
• Comfortable working in-office and remotely, adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Growth mindset with openness to new experiences and technology-enabled ways of working
• Contributes positively to team culture and foster collaboration

What great looks like

• You provide clear, practical advice that helps the business act confidently
• You balance legal risk with commercial outcomes
• You proactively identify risks and opportunities before they escalat e
• You simplify complex legal concepts so teams can act with confidence
• You build credibility and trust with stakeholders quickly
• You contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment

What you'll get

• Set start and finish times so you can plan life outside work
• 22 days annual leave, plus volunteer leave
• Ongoing training, coaching and leadership support
• A team environment where people back each other and keep things real
• Wellbeing program including free skin checks, flu jabs and onsite services
• Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
• Discounted Youi insurance products
• End of trip facilities and casual dress code
• Parking options available

Ways of working

• Hybrid option available – WFH Monday & Friday
• Office days Tuesday to Thursday
• Sippy Downs (Youi HQ)
• Chermside
• Sydney

Why Youi?

We’re here to make insurance more human and provide a better alternative for our customers. As a challenger brand, we question the status quo and look for better ways to support people, especially when life doesn’t go to plan. That means real people helping real customers at the moments that matter most.

It’s also a place where you can make your mark. We believe in growing our own people, and many of our leaders started in frontline roles across the business before progressing into leadership. With clear progression pathways, structured development programs and ongoing coaching, you’ll have the support to build a long-term career here.

Recognition matters too, and you’ll see appreciation in the everyday moments. From ‘You’ve Been Spotted’, where peers recognise great work, to leader shout outs, quarterly Youi Stars and seasonal events that celebrate performance, recognition here is visible and part of how we work, not something saved for once a year.

And as more customers choose Youi, we keep growing. That growth shows up in bigger teams, new roles and expanding capability across the business, creating real opportunities for people to step into new challenges and shape their careers over time.

Work that’s a bit more you-shaped.

To discover more our Culture, Values, and what we have to offer, visit youi.com.au/about-us/careers or jump on Instagram @yourlifeatyoui to see what work life with us looks like.