Senior Corporate Counsel & Team Leader

TAL; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Diversity & Inclusion focus

Volunteer/community programs

Job summary

TAL is a leading Australian life insurer focused on inclusion and community support. As Senior Corporate Counsel and Team Leader, you will guide disputes and litigation matters, partnering across the business to drive strategy, improve processes, and deliver trusted outcomes for Australians.

You will oversee a high-performing team, provide expert legal advice on complex claims, and shape resolution strategies that balance fairness with commercial realities, all while upholding TAL's values and

Qualifications

• Admitted legal practitioner with extensive post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance law and dispute resolution frameworks.
• Experience handling complex matters before courts and tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing legal team for disputes and litigation.
• Provide expert legal advice to support decisions on claims and risks.
• Shape dispute strategies to achieve fair, customer-focused outcomes.
• Engage with senior stakeholders on material legal and regulatory matters.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the function.
• Collaborate across TAL to deliver strategic priorities and improve customer experience.
• Champion consistent, high-quality dispute resolution practices.

Skills

Admitted legal practitioner

Insurance law expertise

Dispute resolution experience

Job description

• Take on new responsibilities and learn new skills that elevate both your personal and professional journey within a supportive environment.
• Take advantage of well-being initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health, ensuring a balanced lifestyle.
• Open to Sydney or Melbourne

Why Join Us?

Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.

We’re committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact.

We also do what’s right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community.

Job Description

As a Senior Corporate Counsel and Team Leader at TAL, you'll play a key role in helping customers navigate complex disputes and litigation matters with fairness, care and confidence. Partnering across the business, you'll guide strategic decision making, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and support the growth of a high-performing team. By combining deep expertise with a customer-first mindset, you'll help deliver trusted outcomes that protect what matters most to Australians, while bringing TAL's purpose and values to life every day.

In This Role You Will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team that delivers trusted legal and dispute resolution outcomes.
• Provide expert legal advice to support sound decision making on complex claims, disputes and emerging risks.
• Shape dispute resolution strategies that achieve fair, commercially balanced and customer-focused outcomes.
• Influence business outcomes through proactive engagement with senior stakeholders on material legal and regulatory matters.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing to strengthen capability, consistency and compliance.
• Partner across TAL to deliver strategic priorities, enable change and enhance customer experience.
• Champion consistent, high-quality dispute resolution practices that strengthen customer trust and regulatory confidence.

Qualifications

• Admitted legal practitioner with a minimum of 8 years' post qualification experience
• Strong understanding of insurance law, life insurance legislation and dispute resolution frameworks
• Experience managing complex matters with courts, tribunals and external dispute resolution bodies
• Exceptional written, verbal communication and legal drafting skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborative approach with a strong commitment to teamwork and shared success
• Experience leading or developing people, with a passion for coaching and supporting growth

Additional Information

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:

An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index

Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change

Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’realwaysaccountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners.Andyou valueworking together to find the best solutions for problems.

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.

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