Legal Counsel
Vor 6 Tagen
Help shape how WTW navigates complex legal matters across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. In this high‑impact role, you ’ ll be a trusted advisor to business leaders — driving pragmatic legal solutions on contracts, disputes, M&A, employment and regulatory developments — while collaborating closely with our global Office of General Counsel. This role can be located in either Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. The Role Advise Pacific leadership teams on general and transactional legal matters, providing clear, commercial guidance. Lead and support functional projects and improvement initiatives aligned to OGC and WTW objectives. Engage effectively with regulators, vendors, outside counsel and other stakeholders to manage risk and protect WTW’s reputation. Manage external legal spend in line with OGC guidelines, working collaboratively with global OGC teams. The Requirements 5+ years’ PQE with a proven track record in private practice and/or in‑house; admitted and in good standing in a relevant jurisdiction. Deep knowledge of financial services law and regulation; insurance/insurance broking sector exposure required (deep experience preferred). Experience advising professional services businesses and operating across the Pacific region; strong stakeholder influence skills. Calm under pressure, discreet with sensitive information, commercially aware, and able to see the bigger picture of legal/ethical obligations. M&A support (including due diligence) and the ability to identify potential issues early. Why Join WTW? WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Annual bonus Company paid salary continuance insurance Life and TPD insurance Hybrid working Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride) Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more. At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email #J-18808-Ljbffr
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