Company Secretary & Senior Corporate Counsel (Insurance)

Location: Primarily office-based in Melbourne or Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global provides commercial and personal insurance solutions and operates a global property and casualty insurance network.

What you will do

• Manage the company secretariat function, including Board and Committee minutes, action tracking, statutory registers, regulatory filings, and Board processes.
• Provide legal advice on insurance products, policy wordings, schedules, endorsements, binder agreements, and other distribution arrangements.
• Advise on insurance law, regulatory compliance, governance, and matters under the Corporations Act, Insurance Contracts Act, APRA Prudential Standards, and relevant Regulatory Guides.
• Improve internal legal and governance operations, processes, and efficiencies.
• Instruct and collaborate with external counsel and regional and global hirify.global counterparts.
• Review and approve collateral, communications, disclaimers, and legal notices.

Requirements

• Experience in a company secretariat role, preferably with a broader governance focus in financial services.
• Senior post-qualified legal experience in-house or in a law firm, with knowledge of general insurance law and regulatory compliance.
• Law degree or tertiary law qualification and an Australian practicing certificate.
• Understanding of general insurance concepts, Chapter VII of the Corporations Act 2001, prudential requirements for general insurers, contract law, and Australian Privacy law including APPs.
• Strong time management, organisation, communication, drafting, judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information, maintain accurate records, collaborate independently and with stakeholders, and meet deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person collaboration with team members primarily working from the office.
• Total Rewards benefits covering health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive culture supported by cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups.