Senior Legal Counsel

Recognised as leaders in the Automotive Finance and Insurance industry, this highly reputable and well-established finance and insurance company pride themselves on their ability to provide innovative products and services to their retail and commercial customers. With a company philosophy that focuses on people and performance, this opportunity has the responsibilities to directly influence company outcomes.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Finance and Insurance, you will:

• Manage legal matters including but not limited to commercial, financial and insurance matters.
  
• Provide advice to the business on commercial contracts, disputes, consumer claims, finance, insurance, marketing and intellectual property.
  
• Advise the business in relation to legal and legislative environment and trends that may impact the business.
  
• Manage contract reviews and execute process in a timely manner.
  
• Manage the maintenance of the company contract register.
  
• Review, draft and advise on loan contracts, insurance product documentation and third-party product disclosure statements.
  
• Instruct third party legal service providers, review advice, documents and process invoices.
  
• Prepare reports and responses to requests for information as required.
  
• Other duties and responsibilities as nominated and directed by the company from time to time.
  

Requirements

• 5 years plus post qualification experience in corporate and commercial law with experience in contracts, consumer law and intellectual property in the Financial Services industry
  
• Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act and Competition and Consumer Act
  
• Ideally have knowledge of finance and insurance products, including financial services regulations, ASIC Act, Privacy Act, National Consumer Credit Protection Act, AML/CTF Act, Insurance Contracts Act, General Insurance Code of Practice
  
• Ability to prioritise and balance outcomes between legal and regulatory requirements and business strategic objectives.
  
• Strong ability to work with business stakeholders and participate effectively in a team environment.
  
• Ability to represent the business in legal and regulatory forums.
  
• High attention to detail and an ability to work autonomously.