Legal Counsel

This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your technical legal skills as a Legal Counsel specialising in Insurance, Superannuation and/or I&A.  In this role you will be a part of AFCA’s inhouse Legal team and will provide the Ombudsman and AFCA case management staff with specialist legal expertise and complaint resolution advice.  You will also ensure that our legal obligations are met, and legal risks managed, to ensure the protection of our interests and reputation.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Provide trusted and timely legal advisor support and advice to the Lead Ombudsmen, Decision Makers, Dispute Resolution Specialists and Rules Specialists
• Manage and resolve litigation risk with a focus on managing reputational risk
• Proactively manage legal risk by anticipating issues, identifying opportunities and proposing solutions
• Proactively monitor and communicate changes in laws and regulations impacting upon AFCA’s obligations
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, systems, approach and guidance documents, legislation and AFCA Rules and Operational Guidelines
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure their legal needs are being met
• Other duties as appropriate 

This is initially a 2-year contract role.