Let’s talk about this role This role reports directly to the Group Executive Legal & Chief Risk Officer, providing and/or facilitating accurate and sound legal advice on a range of commercial matters that contributes to the achievement of nib’s strategic plan with a primary focus on the aphi and Travel businesses. You will assist and support the Company Secretary in the co-ordination of board and committee activities for subsidiary boards ensuring best practice governance principles are applied. Engaging with regulators like APRA, ASIC, and the ACCC, and overseeing compliance obligations, including governance and regulatory reporting, and contribute to policy development and risk management. Key responsibilities include providing legal advice on mergers & acquisitions, private health insurance, NDIS, general insurance, ASX rules, corporate, competition and consumer law as well as drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and advice. Let’s talk about you We are a lean, collaborative, commercially astute and dynamic legal team with bold ambitions to transform the delivery of legal services in-house. If you are a team player with a growth mindset and strong legal acumen this role is for you. We are looking for a highly experienced legal professional with a law degree and 10 years of post-admission experience (PAE) in both private practice and in-house legal environments. You will be self-driven with strong organisational, presentation, and communication skills, alongside sound commercial judgment and high-level interpersonal abilities. You will possess a solid understanding of company statutory reporting requirements and corporate governance principles. Desirable: Industry specific legal expertise Broad knowledge of legal, risk, compliance and governance programmes Experience in legal service design and delivery and/or continuous improvement expertise At nib, we recognise that some people may only apply when their education, skills and/or experiences are identical to what an employer is looking for in a candidate. We’re always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture at nib Group – so if this role resonates with you, please apply! Let’s talk about who we are The nib Group has a mission and vision of enabling people to enjoy better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, not only the creation of enterprise value. nib is a trusted health partner, helping members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions, transact with healthcare systems and generally live healthier lives. We're looking for people who share this passion and want to be a part of a team that has the appetite and ambition to be extraordinary. Extraordinary comes from diverse perspectives and experiences. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day. Let’s talk about diversity, equity and inclusion We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates that reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles. nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please contact us at nibemployment @nib.com.au. Let’s talk about working at nib Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on a hybrid basis based on what works best for both their team and them. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. At nib, we’re committed to creating a flexible working environment where you’re free to be you. Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include: Generous discounts on nib health and travel insurance products including 50% discount on employee health insurance The opportunity to give back to the community through paid leave for volunteering through nib Foundation Support your better health – whatever that looks for you - through our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts Access to our employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits Benefits to support our diverse workforce with 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees The fine print All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
