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About the Role
As a Lawyer in our Commercial Insurance legal team, you’ll provide expert legal advice across insurance claims, complaints, products, distribution, and regulatory matters. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to simplify complex legal issues and drive strategic outcomes that protect and advance Suncorp’s interests.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on commercial and/or retail insurance claims across a diverse set of portfolios such as Commercial Property (SME), Corporate & Major Loss, Liability, Professional Indemnity, Financial Lines and Strata.
- Provide expert legal advice on indemnity, policy interpretation, liability, contributory negligence, quantum, settlement, statutory interpretation, claims strategy, complaints, privacy or information requests, and correspondence drafting.
- Draft, review and advise on product disclosure statements, policy wordings, endorsements, and statutory notices.
- Provide high-quality legal advice on insurance products, distribution models, and customer facing materials such as marketing, websites and digital customer portals.
- Draft, review and advise on contractual documentation including broker, agency, licensing, claims management, and other intermediary agreements.
- Advise on regulatory compliance including ASIC, APRA, financial services legislation, Insurance Contracts Act, and other relevant regulation such as privacy laws.
- Contribute to a high-performing, engaged legal team.
- Partner with stakeholders and deliver business-ready legal solutions that simplify complexity.
Requirements
- Practising Certificate and admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in any Australian Court
- 3-7 years post admission experience in financial services laws, including the Insurance Contracts Act and Corporations Act
- Experience in a top-tier law firm or large general insurer – highly desirable
- Strong analytical abilities
- Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
- High ethical standards, agility under pressure, and a collaborative mindset
Location
- Sydney
- Brisbane
Work Type
- Hybrid Working Environment
- Flexible Options Available
Experience Level
- 3-7 years post admission experience
Education Level
- Practising Certificate and admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in any Australian Court
Benefits
- Access award-winning Shine platform for perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition.
- Hybrid working
- Flexible leave
- 20 weeks paid parental leave
- Up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
- Paid study support
- Career breaks
- On-the-job learning
- A $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
- Free wellbeing coaching
- Dedicated Employee Council
- Confidential EAP access
- Discounts at 400+ retailers
- Insurance savings
- Gym memberships
- Reduced super fees
- Paid volunteer leave
- Donation matching
- Unlimited emergency response leave
- Performance-based bonuses
- Suncorp shares for eligible employees
- Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families
About the Company
- At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
Equal Opportunity
- If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact melissa.turkington@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.