Legal Counsel

Adica Insurance; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

EAP – 24/7 support

Paid Parental Leave 14 weeks

Job summary

Adica Insurance is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Risk and Governance team in Melbourne. You will provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice across regulatory, governance and commercial matters, supporting strategic initiatives and facilitating risk management.

With 3–5 years PQE, you will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, liaise with regulators and senior stakeholders, and contribute to the delivery of Adica's governance framework in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent qualification) with admission to practice in Australia.
• Experience in financial services regulatory and general corporate/commercial law.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice across regulatory, governance and commercial matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and supplier agreements.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks.
• Liaise with external counsel, auditors and regulators (APRA, ASIC, OAIC, etc.).
• Prepare legal correspondence, submissions and reports.

Skills

Regulatory & governance

Contract review & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal advisory

Australian law

Education

LLB or equivalent

Admission to practice in Australia

Job description

Where people come first and possibilities follow.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Legal & Company Secretary, this permanent full-time opportunity will see you join Adica's collaborative and high-performing Risk and Governance team.

As Legal Counsel, you'll provide practical and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of regulatory, governance and commercial matters. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, you will help manage legal and regulatory risk, support strategic initiatives and contribute to the delivery of positive business outcomes.

This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of work across financial services regulation, commercial contracting, privacy, data governance and incident management, making it an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to broaden their in-house experience in a highly regulated environment.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders across the business, gain broad in-house exposure and make a meaningful contribution to Adica's legal and governance framework.

How You'll Make an Impact

Provide practical legal advice and end-to-end support to business units and senior leaders across financial services regulation, commercial contracting, privacy, data governance and incident management matters.

Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, supplier agreements and other legal documentation.

Partner with stakeholders across the business to identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks.

Liaise with external legal counsel, auditors and regulatory bodies, including APRA, ASIC, AFCA and OAIC.

Prepare legal correspondence, submissions, reports and supporting documentation.

Support legal projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance legal processes, workflow efficiency and knowledge management.

Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive and privileged information.

Collaborate with the broader Risk and Governance team and support additional projects and initiatives as required

Your Skills, Experience & Qualifications

A Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent qualification) and admission to practice in Australia.

Approximately 3-5 years' post-qualification experience gained within a law firm and/or in-house environment. With exposure to financial services law and general corporate/commercial law, including the Corporations Act, Australian Consumer Law and relevant insurance legislation.

The ability to provide technically sound legal advice while translating complex legal issues into practical, commercial and risk-based solutions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.

A proactive and solutions-focused approach, supported by strong attention to detail and sound judgement.

The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, including managing relationships with external law firms and professional advisers.

Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and stakeholders while delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Experience working within a regulated industry, particularly financial services, insurance or banking, will be highly regarded.

Why You’ll Love Working at Adica

At Adica, people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can thrive. Recognised as an Employer of Choice, celebrating our commitment to culture, flexibility, and people-first values. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:

Big discounts on car insurance for you and your family.

14 weeks Paid Parental Leave for all parents, plus superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 52 weeks).

Quarterly Wellbeing Leave days and the ability to swap Public Holidays.

A supportive Wellbeing Program and year-round employee events.

Recognition Programs through monthly awards and the annual Excellence Awards.

Strong culture of internal progression and career development

Access to the Go1 learning platform with thousands of courses

Leadership development programs in partnership with Hello Monday to support and empower your growth as a leader

Hybrid working model- the best of both worlds.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, 24/7 support for you and your family.

Be part of community initiatives, fundraising drives, and volunteer events throughout the year

And more because your wellbeing matters to us.

Who We Are

Adica Insurance is an Australian-operated and regulated general insurer, backed by the global strength of the MS&AD Insurance Group, one of the world’s top 20 insurance and financial services groups.

Adica exists to make insurance more human, more helpful, more transparent, and more empowering for our customers. We support our people with the same care and clarity. Together, we’re creating a workplace where people thrive, teams collaborate, and customers feel truly supported.

What to Expect from Us

We aim to make the recruitment process as smooth and respectful of your time as possible.

Once you apply, our Talent Team will review your application. If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll be in touch for an initial phone conversation to get to know you better. From there, the process usually includes two interviews with our team.

Throughout the process, we’ll keep you informed and provide timely updates because we know how important clarity is when you are job hunting.

Accessibility & Support

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your recruiting contact know when they first reach out. We’re committed to creating an inclusive experience for everyone.