Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Senior Legal Counsel | Commercial Focus | Attractive Flexibility | Sydney Location Your new company
We have partnered with a leading Insurer to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to join its respected in-house legal function. This is an organisation known for its strong market position, innovative approach to insurance products, and genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and flexible work. Through partnerships with well-known brands and brokers, the organisation delivers a wide portfolio of products. With a focus on people, culture and industry-leading service, the group offers a collaborative environment where legal plays an influential role.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this senior position will see you step into a key advisory role supporting strategic, operational and regulatory priorities across the group. You will join a compact but highly capable and experienced legal team, working across a broad mix of corporate, commercial and financial services matters, with particular emphasis on complex commercial contracting and strategic legal advisory work.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide high-level legal advice on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters impacting the organisation.

Partner with the General Counsel to advise the Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior management on strategic legal issues.

Draft, negotiate and manage a broad range of sophisticated commercial agreements, including technology, licensing, procurement and consulting arrangements.

Keep the business informed of evolving legislative and regulatory obligations across relevant jurisdictions.

Assist with the preparation and review of board and committee materials relating to legal matters.

What you'll need to succeed

5-8 years' PAE and current admission in NSW.

Solid grounding in corporate and commercial law, with strong capability advising internal stakeholders.

Demonstrated skill in autonomously drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to technology and procurement.

Exposure to financial services regulation or general insurance frameworks is highly advantageous.

A proactive, commercially minded approach, with the ability to balance risk management with pragmatic business solutions.

Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior leaders.

Ability to manage workload independently while contributing effectively to team outcomes.

What you'll get in return

• Inclusive and people-focused culture with strong leadership support.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options (2 days in office)
• Opportunity to work closely with a respected General Counsel in a genuinely strategic and visible role.
• Engagement with high-value, impactful legal matters across a diverse business.
• Develop your in-house career with a leading Insurer
• Competitive salary

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on 0280626176 or [email protected]
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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