Shona Seaton
About Shona Seaton
Shona Seaton is a Senior Legal Counsel at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive legal experience, having held senior positions at various organizations including RSA and Fairfax Media, and has a strong educational background in law and commerce from the University of Sydney.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Shona Seaton has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel at QBE Insurance Group since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the organization, focusing on various aspects of insurance law. Her position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where she has contributed to the legal framework and compliance of the company for over four years.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current role, Shona Seaton worked at RSA as Senior Legal Counsel from 2017 to 2019 in London, United Kingdom. She also held a position at Fairfax Media as Senior Legal Counsel on secondment from 2014 to 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Additionally, she worked at Herbert Smith Freehills as a Senior Associate in Corporate and M&A from 2008 to 2016, gaining significant experience in corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Shona Seaton studied at the University of Sydney, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Honours from 2003 to 2007. She also completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, focusing on Finance and Accounting, during her studies from 2003 to 2005. Furthermore, she has been pursuing a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at The College of Law Australia since 2009, enhancing her legal expertise.
Early Career Background
Shona Seaton began her career as an Auditor at HLB Mann Judd from 2005 to 2007 in Sydney, Australia. She then transitioned to the role of Financial Analyst at Macquarie Group in 2008, where she worked for six months. Following this, she joined Herbert Smith Freehills as a Senior Associate, specializing in Corporate and M&A, where she worked for eight years before moving into her legal counsel roles.