Senior Legal Counsel at HCF Corporation

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Negotiation, Legal Drafting, Life Insurance, Financial Services, Regulatory Advice, Commercial Advice, Stakeholder Management, Product Disclosure Statements, Financial Services Guides, Target Market Determinations, Legal Training, Autonomy, Strategic Thinking, Operational Execution, Communication, Attention to Detail

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

HCF is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel on a 12 month contract to support its Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) and HCF Life businesses. This role requires senior‑level experience in life insurance and financial services, with the ability to work autonomously and manage complex legal matters across both divisions. You will provide legal advice across commercial, regulatory, and customer‑facing matters and work closely with senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities Review, draft, and negotiate legal contracts for OVHC and HCF Life, including third‑party supplier and confidentiality agreements Review and draft Product Disclosure Statements (PDSs), Financial Services Guides (FSGs), Target Market Determinations (TMDs), and other customer‑facing and marketing materials Review and draft frontline and marketing collateral for the OVHC business Provide practical legal advice to OVHC and HCF Life business stakeholders Support the Head of Legal and Compliance with stakeholder reporting Deliver legal training to build capability across OVHC and HCF Life Skills, experience and qualifications Law degree from a recognised Australian or overseas institution Minimum 7 years’ post‑admission experience, ideally across private practice and in‑house environments Senior‑level experience in life insurance and financial services Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Sound judgement and the ability to manage complex legal and commercial issues Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and strong prioritisation, facilitation, and coaching skills. About HCF At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric. We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together. Culture & Benefits Purpose-driven passion We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused. Wellness and work-life balance We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include: Flexible working arrangements 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover Family-friendly certified employer 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products. Collaboration and inclusivity We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status. Continuous learning and growth We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity. Next steps If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss. We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date. At HCF, we want our people to feel supported and empowered to be their best self at work. We create a flexible, inclusive, family-friendly culture so our employees are inspired and motivated to achieve the best for themselves and our members. Our purpose is to bring a human touch to every part of the healthcare system, in big ways and small. Our values inform the way we do things. They help us build the culture we need to realise our purpose. Our values are to: Step Forward Get There Together Make it Better Stay Human Walk in Their Shoes. We’ve invested in our people and teams to ensure they’re equipped to reach their career goals. We help team members expand their skill sets and develop personally through various internal and external courses, as well as broaden their on-the-job experience through transfers, secondments or promotions.

Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating legal contracts for the Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) and HCF Life businesses, alongside drafting key customer-facing documents like PDSs and FSGs. This role also involves providing practical legal advice across commercial, regulatory, and customer matters to business stakeholders.