Corporate Counsel

BNB Chain; Australia Landing (MS); On-site; USD 125,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

TAL Australia is seeking a legally admitted practitioner to provide strategic legal advice, guide the development and distribution of life insurance products, and negotiate commercial arrangements to support growth. Based in Sydney, you will manage regulatory risk and ensure compliant customer communications.

You will influence industry developments, support governance on contracts and IP, and collaborate across teams with a proactive, learning-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Admitted legal practitioner with 5+ years post qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulation, including life insurance and consumer protection frameworks.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and a balanced approach to legal risk and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice that enables confident business decisions and supports TAL's growth.
• Guide the development and distribution of life insurance products while managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Negotiate commercial arrangements that strengthen partnerships and deliver business value.
• Protect TAL's interests across a range of corporate legal matters, including contracts and intellectual property.
• Ensure customer communications and marketing activities meet regulatory and compliance expectations.
• Influence business outcomes by identifying and responding to emerging regulatory developments.
• Contribute to industry reform and advocacy efforts that shape the future of life insurance and superannuation.

Skills

Legal advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Drafting skills

Education

Qualified lawyer (Admitted practitioner)

Job description

Work alongside diverse, passionate colleagues and leaders who inspire, support, and value your contributionsEnjoy work-life balance with flexible working options, and well-being initiatives that prioritise your healthSydney office with free on-site gymWhy Join Us?

In This Role You Will:

• Provide strategic legal advice that enables confident business decisions and supports TAL's growth.
• Guide the development and distribution of life insurance products while managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Negotiate commercial arrangements that strengthen partnerships and deliver business value.
• Protect TAL's interests across a range of corporate legal matters, including contracts and intellectual property.
• Ensure customer communications and marketing activities meet regulatory and compliance expectations.
• Influence business outcomes by identifying and responding to emerging regulatory developments.
• Contribute to industry reform and advocacy efforts that shape the future of life insurance and superannuation.
• Admitted legal practitioner with 5+ years' post qualification experience
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulation, including life insurance and consumer protection frameworks
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues
• Sound commercial judgement and a balanced approach to legal risk and business outcomes
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Collaborative, approachable style with a genuine commitment to knowledge sharing and team success
• Curiosity, adaptability and a proactive approach to industry developments and continuous learning

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 - 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.

#LI-HybridEveryone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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