Senior Lawyer, Group Insurance - 10 month contract

A new transformational adventure awaits you… 

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!
 

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference  

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

As the Senior Lawyer – Insurance, reporting to the Head of Legal - Insurance, you will provide in-house legal, regulatory, and governance advice, with a primary focus on supporting the group insurance business to achieve its strategic objectives and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. The role also supports the retail life insurance business, offering guidance on legal and regulatory requirements, contract negotiation, complaints and dispute resolution, regulatory dealings, compliance frameworks, governance, and company secretarial matters.

Additional responsibilities include drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts (including IT, outsourcing, and procurement), and advising on financial services, superannuation, commercial and corporate law, disputes, regulatory investigations, and data protection. The Senior Lawyer will deliver clear, practical legal advice, identify and address legal and governance issues, stay up to date with legal developments, evaluate and manage litigation risks, support process improvements, and help keep Zurich’s business units informed of legislative changes.

This is an initial 10-month contract.

Important to your success – let’s grow together

• Law degree and current Practising Certificate to practice law in New South Wales
• Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience in life insurance, with specific experience in group insurance or superannuation, gained in a law firm or in-house
• In-depth knowledge of the Australian financial services industry, especially life insurance, group insurance, and related laws
• Skilled at analysing, documenting, and presenting facts to support the organisation’s legal position
• Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving abilities, and manages deadlines and pressure effectively
• Strong analytical skills paired with a commercial understanding of business needs
• Capable of synthesising information and developing alternative resolution strategies
• Able to receive instructions, assess issues, and communicate advice clearly and in accessible language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain trustful relationships at all organisational levels, with tactful customer relationship management

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

 
There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
• Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
• Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
• We plant a tree for every new employee.
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment. 
 

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.  
 

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure!