We are seeking a Legal Counsel who will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel - Financial Services where you will be contributing to the FSI practices group within the Australian Legal team with the core aspect of the role to provide general Insurance and Financial Services Regulatory advice across the business and a variety of stakeholders.
You will:
- Identify and advise on the management of legal risk in relation to sales, marketing, distribution, product development, claims and dispute resolution.
- Draft and review financial services distribution agreements and a variety of corporate and commercial documentation.
- Support the execution of our corporate strategy by assisting with the development of new products and platforms.
- Support the business in liaising with relevant regulators.
- Support the regulatory change initiatives that impact Allianz Partners.
What you will do:
- Contribute to the financial services practice group within the Australia legal team and support the financial services and insurance aspects of the Allianz Partner business.
- Provide legal support with respect to product development and implementation as well as the underwriting agency management.
- Provide legal support in the onboarding of new partners, including drafting distribution agreements.
- Support the business in response to sales tenders and procurement documentation.
- Provide clear and succinct advice both written and verbally, aligning with the strategic objectives of Allianz Partners.
- Work closely and build positive relationships with the Australian Global business as well as the underwriting agency.
- Provide training on legal issues that are pertinent to the business.
What we require you to have:
- Strong Financial Service background including regulated financial services or Insurance experience.
- Strong people and business leadership experience.
- Experience dealing with regulators and regulations.
- Excellent communication and engagement skills across all levels of stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, conflict resolution, influence and decision-making skills based on risk priorities.
What we offer:
Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs and ambitions, and we enjoy being a part of their journey.
We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development, ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is a key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to provide you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.
