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IntroductionJoin our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You''ll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that youre close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.OverviewGallagher Bassett (GB) is Australia and New Zealands premier third party claims administrator. We manage claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self-insured organisations. We are part of the leading global risk management and insurance group Arthur J Gallagher & Co.Life at GB is an adventure - often fast paced, unpredictable, challenging and deeply rewarding. It is social and engaging, with our unique and positive culture underpinned by The Gallagher Way values lived daily by our people.In addition to flexible working options, we also offer supportive learning and career pathways and provide ongoing access to training and career development. We invest in our people through strong succession planning and have a number of mentoring and training programs available.A parental leave cover opportunity has become available within our General Counsel function, for a period of XXX months. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your legal counsel expertise to a well-rounded role offering variety and scope across a range of legal, compliance and regulatory activities.Reporting to the Chief General Counsel, you will hold responsibilities across a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial activities, enabling Gallagher Bassetts business units to achieve their strategic objectives within appropriate risk parameters, whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legal requirements.You will add value to our business by providing a responsive service, providing commercially astute advice, and contributing to the development of the strategic direction of the business, as well as acting as a business enabler with the ability to make commercially savvy and legally sound decision, managing all aspects of enterprise compliance for the organisation and its employees.How you''ll make an impactProvide accurate and timely counsel in all matters of a legal nature impacting the reputation, obligations and operations of the Australian business;Draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements;Oversee or directly manage actual, threatened or potential litigation, including those of a commercial, industrial relations and/or privacy nature;Advise and make recommendations to Executive and SLT in relation to legal and compliance matters across the organisation;Assist and support the business in the client-tendering processes through the provision of legal and compliance advice;Drive the development, implementation and maintenance of enterprise compliance frameworks, policies, charters, and procedures, including Privacy, Modern Slavery, AFSL, Whistleblower and CPS230;Create relationships of trust with external parties, including regulators, public authorities, external legal counsel and other service providers, clients and other relevant stakeholders;Manage AFCA complaints and oversee complex complaints escalated from business units;Assist with the development of templates, policies, guidance and training;Lead the Ethics Program, including promoting ethics awareness across the organisation and supporting our regional Ethics Representatives, and chairing the quarterly Ethics Committee meetings;Collaborate with the Chairman of the Board to coordinate quarterly Compliance and Audit Committee meetings, acting as a key advisor to the Committee for compliance and ethics matters.About you7-10 years post-admission practical experience at a reputable corporate law firm or equivalent in-house experience. Exposure to the insurance and/or financial regulatory environment would be highly regarded;Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and compliance practices and procedures;Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;Commercial and pragmatic mindset, with a solutions-oriented approach;Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;Sound judgement and the ability to critically analyse circumstances and information;Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to engage and articulate at all levels of organisation;A resilient attitude.To applyIf you are seeking a truly unique opportunity to drive our business strategy, then we would love to hear from you today!Click on Apply for this Job.To be considered for this opportunity you must have right to live and work in Australia when applying.Unsolicited agency applicants will not be considered for this position.Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity in the workplace. We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.Below are the minimum core benefits youll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle LeaveNovated Leasing opportunitiesTwo paid volunteer days annuallyHealth Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance PlanEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid parental leaveOther benefits include:Flexible and hybrid work arrangementsMental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family membersEmployee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone RecognitionsPeer Support ProgramAnnual flu vaccinationsAccess to Reward Gateway discount offers at over 350 retailers!And more...We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.7-10 years post-admission practical experience at a reputable corporate law firm or equivalent in-house experience. Exposure to the insurance and/or financial regulatory environment would be highly regarded;Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and compliance practices and procedures;Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;Commercial and pragmatic mindset, with a solutions-oriented approach;Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;Sound judgement and the ability to critically analyse circumstances and information;Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to engage and articulate at all levels of organisation;A resilient attitude.To applyIf you are seeking a truly unique opportunity to drive our business strategy, then we would love to hear from you today!Click on Apply for this Job.To be considered for this opportunity you must have right to live and work in Australia when applying.Unsolicited agency applicants will not be considered for this position.Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity in the workplace. We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.Provide accurate and timely counsel in all matters of a legal nature impacting the reputation, obligations and operations of the Australian business;Draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements;Oversee or directly manage actual, threatened or potential litigation, including those of a commercial, industrial relations and/or privacy nature;Advise and make recommendations to Executive and SLT in relation to legal and compliance matters across the organisation;Assist and support the business in the client-tendering processes through the provision of legal and compliance advice;Drive the development, implementation and maintenance of enterprise compliance frameworks, policies, charters, and procedures, including Privacy, Modern Slavery, AFSL, Whistleblower and CPS230;Create relationships of trust with external parties, including regulators, public authorities, external legal counsel and other service providers, clients and other relevant stakeholders;Manage AFCA complaints and oversee complex complaints escalated from business units;Assist with the development of templates, policies, guidance and training;Lead the Ethics Program, including promoting ethics awareness across the organisation and supporting our regional Ethics Representatives, and chairing the quarterly Ethics Committee meetings;Collaborate with the Chairman of the Board to coordinate quarterly Compliance and Audit Committee meetings, acting as a key advisor to the Committee for compliance and ethics matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr