General Counsel – Insurance

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Taylor Root Director - In-House Legal Recruitment @ Taylor Root General Counsel – Insurance This pivotal Sydney-based role will see the appointed General Counsel lead the firm’s legal and compliance function, advising on corporate and commercial matters while navigating Australia’s medical, health, insurance and finance regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership and business stakeholders across all operational areas. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, advising on risk mitigation for both existing operations and new products/services. Lead contract negotiations, drafting, and finalisation of vendor agreements and other commercial arrangements. Oversee the compliance team, offering regulatory guidance across corporate functions and broader business operations. Engage and manage external legal counsel as required. Key Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 10+ years’ experience as a corporate lawyer within the insurance sector. Deep expertise in Australian insurance regulations , with additional financial services exposure highly regarded. Strong strategic acumen combined with a hands-on approach to daily legal matters. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned legal leader to shape the legal and compliance landscape of a dynamic insurance firm. For further details or a confidential discussion, reach out to Ann Marie Martakis at Taylor Root at Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Taylor Root by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “General Counsel” roles. Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago Director, Counsel, Business Legal (Fixed Term) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial Director - Business Development (Digital Forensics & Incident Response) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Senior Legal Counsel – Commerical Lawyer – Office of General Counsel Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Senior Legal Counsel - MinterEllison Flex - Sydney Risk and Compliance Senior Manager (AML/CTF Compliance Officer) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 15 hours ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 19 hours ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Legal Counsel - Office of General Counsel | Sydney Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial | General Counsel's Office Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 23 hours ago Strategic Business Development Lead (Japanese Speaking), APAC Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr