Lawyer - Corporate

at  QBE

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Type: Permanent, full time position

The opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for a Corporate Lawyer to join QBE’s Group Legal – Corporate Team. This is a team based out of QBE’s headquarters in Sydney which supports a range of global strategic stakeholders.
Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate, you will be working on general corporate matters with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), venture capital investment and other corporate development activities.
You will also play a supporting role in work related to QBE’s centralised group investments and treasury functions.
Your new role

Key accountabilities include:

• reviewing, drafting, and settling various legal documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, board resolutions, and transaction documents
• drafting correspondence, managing documentation, supporting the management and execution of key projects (including cross border work) and coordinating discrete workstreams such as due diligence
• conducting legal and governance-related research as required
• coordinating across various stakeholders in the broader legal team (Group and Divisional) and the business to manage implementation of key projects;
• maintaining detailed subject matter knowledge and supporting best practice and governance across the team

Your story so far
A positive attitude, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential for success in this role and within our team.

You must have:

• Law degree; Australian practicing certificate
• Corporate experience is advantageous
• Post admission experience acquired in either a recognised corporate law firm or legal department of ASX 50 corporation (or foreign equivalent) in general corporate matters.

About QBE
We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
• Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• Family First accredited employer since 2021

Apply now
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at
recruitment@qbe.com
Application Close Date: 07/08/2024 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click “Apply” and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates

Please refer the Job description for details