6 weeks of annual leave Hybrid working model Subsidised private health insurance and discounts on our products and services Senior Legal Counsel We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house Legal Team. This is a key strategic and advisory role reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. You will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality legal advice across a broad range of matters affecting our organisation, including commercial contracts, privacy, corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, ESG, and risk. What we have to offer? We at Teachers Health have a lot to offer: 6 weeks of annual leave Hybrid working model Subsidised private health insurance and discounts on our products and services Fantastic central location in Surry Hills Employee well-being programme An annual corporate wardrobe allowance 18 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees Additional long service leave Who are we? Teachers Health was created by teachers for teachers over 70 years ago and is the only health fund exclusively for the education community. As a not-for-profit health fund, we exist for our members covering the lives of over 400,000 teachers, education staff & their families. What will you do? / How will you help? Provide legal advice on a broad range of matters including governance, privacy, contracts, and compliance Draft and negotiate commercial agreements aligned with our strategic objectives Manage litigation, subpoenas, and legal risks while coordinating external legal providers Support our merger, acquisitions, and transformation projects Champion our privacy and ESG compliance responsibilities Mentor and support fellow legal team members What do you need? / What are we looking for? A law degree and a current unrestricted Australian practising certificate Minimum 8 years’ post-admission experience, ideally within an APRA-regulated or similarly complex environment Strong background in contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with executive stakeholders and regulators Demonstrated ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment Experience with private health insurance, ESG, or charitable trust governance is highly desirable How do I apply? Click APPLY NOW and send in your updated CV and an (optional) cover letter, telling us why you would be a good fit for the role. Teachers Health values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA. Applicants can request an adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with [email protected]