Legal Counsel – 12 Month Contract

About the role

The Legal Counsel will act as a trusted legal partner within MetLife Australia, providing clear, commercial and timely advice to support business strategy and mitigate risk across the enterprise. This 12‑month contract offers autonomy in a high‑performing in‑house team and exposure to a broad range of insurance and financial services matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide concise, commercially focused legal advice across claims, underwriting, commercial contracts, marketing, financial services regulation and product distribution.
• Support product launches, new distribution arrangements and tenders, participating in stakeholder and due‑diligence committees.
• Review and amend Product Disclosure Statements, policy wording and other customer‑facing documents.
• Advise on regulatory changes, compliance obligations and implementation of required business changes.
• Assist with governance matters, regulatory reviews, external disputes, complaints management and liaison with external legal firms.

Required profile

• Admitted lawyer with a law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent) and entitlement to practise in New South Wales.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a solicitor or legal officer within a law firm, insurer or financial services organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of life insurance, corporations and financial services law and regulation.
• Proven ability to deliver clear, customer‑centric and pragmatic legal advice in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills