Company Description
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Work alongside diverse, passionate colleagues and leaders who inspire, support, and value your contributions
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Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working options, and well-being initiatives that prioritise your health
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Sydney office with free on-site gym
Why Join Us?
Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.
We’re committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact.
We also do what’s right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community.
Job Description
At TAL, you'll play an important role in helping our business deliver on its strategic priorities and create better outcomes for our customers. Working at the intersection of law, business and purpose, you'll provide trusted guidance that helps stakeholders navigate complexity, understand risk and make informed decisions with confidence. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work across a broad range of legal and commercial matters, while collaborating with a supportive team that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing and making a positive impact on the lives of millions of Australians.
In This Role You Will:
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Provide strategic legal advice that enables confident business decisions and supports TAL's growth.
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Guide the development and distribution of life insurance products while managing legal and regulatory risk.
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Negotiate commercial arrangements that strengthen partnerships and deliver business value.
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Protect TAL's interests across a range of corporate legal matters, including contracts and intellectual property.
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Ensure customer communications and marketing activities meet regulatory and compliance expectations.
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Influence business outcomes by identifying and responding to emerging regulatory developments.
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Contribute to industry reform and advocacy efforts that shape the future of life insurance and superannuation.
Qualifications
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Admitted legal practitioner with 5+ years' post qualification experience
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Strong knowledge of financial services regulation, including life insurance and consumer protection frameworks
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Excellent written communication and drafting skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues
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Sound commercial judgement and a balanced approach to legal risk and business outcomes
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment
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Collaborative, approachable style with a genuine commitment to knowledge sharing and team success
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Curiosity, adaptability and a proactive approach to industry developments and continuous learning
Additional Information
TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:
An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index
Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change
Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.
You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.
As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.
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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.
If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.
