Senior Legal Counsel

Make a Difference through Social Impact and Innovative Inhouse Legal Services  

Your New Role Looks Like This:

Join Australian Unity and be at the forefront of driving meaningful change as Senior Legal Counsel.

As part of the Group Legal function, you’ll provide commercially-minded legal, governance, and risk management advice while working closely with senior leaders across Finance & Strategy, Technology, People & Culture, Brand & Marketing, and other key functions. You’ll be immersed in a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive meaningful social impact, support bold decisions, and leave a lasting legacy.

At Australian Unity, we’re committed to real wellbeing both for our customers and our people. This is more than just a legal role – it’s your opportunity to support the social and community impact activities of one of Australia’s most trusted mutual organisations, drive innovative in-house legal services, and influence senior stakeholders to create positive outcomes for our members and the wider community.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team that values innovation, professional growth, and a culture of integrity. If you’re looking for a role where you can influence decision-making, contribute to high-profile projects, and lead best practice in legal and governance, this is your opportunity.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Major Initiatives: As trusted legal adviser, provide commercially-focused legal advice and manage high-profile projects, from capital markets transactions to acquisitions, divestments, technology procurement and workplace compliance.
• Build Best Practice: Autonomously manage a variety of contract negotiations, including major technology and professional services, and strive for excellence in governance, ensuring alignment with Australian Unity’s strategic objectives.
• Make Impact: Partner with senior leaders to embed the Community & Social Value outcomes that truly matter, into decisions and activities of the Group.
• Influence Strategic Decisions: Provide strategic legal and governance advice to senior executives across a diverse range of legal matters. Work closely with risk and compliance teams to deliver excellent outcomes and cohesive strategies.
• Shape Legal Innovation: Lead the charge on leveraging technology to streamline processes and deliver cutting-edge inhouse legal services.
• Champion Culture:  Foster Australian Unity’s culture and values, demonstrating leadership and resilience in a dynamic business environment.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract – a chance to take on a rewarding role where your legal expertise will be truly valued.

About You:

• Generalist inhouse lawyer with 7–10 years of experience (PQE).
• A solid understanding of legislation and regulatory compliance as it applies to general commercial functions, with the ability to simplify complexity and advise at a strategic level.
• Experience in APRA-regulated and/or ASX-listed environments is desirable.
• A strong commitment to professional ethics and integrity, combined with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A forward-thinker who embraces innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Why Australian Unity?

We were Australia’s first wellbeing company, established in 1840 to support the health, wealth and care needs of our members.  Today, as a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to sustainably deliver products and services that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

At Australian Unity, Real Wellbeing means living life on your own terms while feeling supported and connected with your community. Here’s what the role offers to help you thrive:

• Diverse Legal Work: Exposure to a wide range of legal matters and high-profile projects.
• Development Opportunities: Ongoing learning through tailored professional development programs LinkedIn Learning and other on the job growth opportunities.
• Additional Leave: Wellbeing and Community leave days to support the causes and activities that matter most to you.
• Employee Benefits: Salary packaging, discounts across our products such as private health insurance and general insurance products, and savings at major retailers, cinemas, and restaurants.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your partner.

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.