Senior Legal Counsel, Insurance & Financial Services (Australia) Australia| Permanent, Full time| Amethyst Partners| 7th August 2026 View Job

Location: Australia (Remote – Melbourne Preferred)

A fast-growing global technology-driven insurance organisation is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to support its expanding operations in Australia.

This is a broad commercial legal role combining regulatory advisory, commercial contracting, governance, and strategic business partnering. Working closely with regional and global stakeholders, you will support business growth while ensuring compliance with Australian financial services and insurance regulations.

This opportunity is ideal for lawyers looking to move beyond traditional legal advisory into a commercially focused in-house role with regional exposure.

• Provide legal advice on Australian insurance, financial services, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on ASIC, APRA, AFSL, and related regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, NDAs, and strategic contracts.
• Support market expansion initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
• Advise on product structures, distribution models, and customer outcome considerations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement legal and compliance changes.
• Maintain corporate governance documentation and legal records.
• Partner with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.
• Support compliance governance, AFSL obligations, and regulatory reporting.
• Contribute to regional legal and compliance initiatives supporting business growth.