Ellie Cronin
About Ellie Cronin
Ellie Cronin is a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia. With over 12 years of post-qualification experience, she has held various legal roles in compliance, regulatory matters, and risk management across multiple organizations, including Chubb and Hicksons Lawyers.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Ellie Cronin serves as Senior Legal Counsel - ESG at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance legal matters, leveraging her extensive legal background to support the company's compliance and risk management initiatives. Her current position builds on her previous experience in regulatory compliance and risk management, which she developed during her tenure at Chubb.
Previous Experience at Chubb
Ellie Cronin worked at Chubb in various capacities from 2016 to 2023. She began as Compliance Framework Manager from 2016 to 2018, followed by a role as Senior Regulatory Counsel from 2018 to 2020. She continued her career at Chubb as Senior Legal Counsel from 2020 to 2023 and briefly served as Acting General Counsel & Company Secretary for Chubb New Zealand in 2023. Her roles at Chubb contributed significantly to her expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Educational Background
Ellie Cronin has a diverse educational background. She studied at Western Sydney University, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History, Politics & Philosophy with a minor in Asian Studies during her time at the same university from 2004 to 2008. She also completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law in 2009. This educational foundation supports her legal expertise and specialization in financial services and regulatory matters.
Legal Expertise and Specialization
Ellie Cronin has over 12 years of post-qualification experience in the legal field. Her areas of specialization include financial services, data and privacy, risk, litigation/dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and contracts. She has developed a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) legal matters in her current role at QBE Insurance, reflecting her commitment to regulatory compliance and risk management.
International Experience
Ellie Cronin has demonstrated her global legal experience through her work as a Business and Human Rights Legal Consultant for the Cambodian Center for Human Rights in 2014. This role allowed her to engage with international legal issues and enhance her understanding of business and human rights within a global context. Her international experience complements her extensive work in Australia.