Discipline: In-House Counsel , Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: GV030625
Published: 4 days ago
Have you been wanting to move in-house? This is a Unique Opportunity for Defendant Insurance Lawyers (Intermediate & Senior) to Join a Growing Organisation.

This role really does tick all boxes - 
  • Highly competitive remuneration - including leave loading and additional superannuation
  • REAL work life balance
  • Flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week and part-time work
  • 5.5 hours per day – offering genuine work life balance and flexi time
  • Corporate health and wellbeing program
  • Challenging, high-profile legal work
  • Access to professional development programs, secondment opportunities, and leadership training.
THE ROLE
Join a large legal team in a big organisation, with their office located in Brisbane CBD. Aside from a competitive remuneration, you will be given the opportunity to work in a flexible organisation with fantastic employment conditions. This company is well-known for offering challenging and engaging work, ongoing training & development with the opportunity to learn from the best, a genuine work-life balance and a truly unique and positive working environment.

You will work closely with industry leaders to provide advice on  some of the most complex and contentious matters which will involve representing your client in the District, Supreme and High Courts in some of Queensland’s largest and most complex litigation cases.
  
The varied work mix will include:
  • Conducting complex civil proceedings;
  • Personal Injury claims, public liability matters, historical child sexual abuse claims and medical indemnity claims;
  • Matters before all State and Federal Courts and Tribunals;
  • Providing representation at and advice on dispute resolution procedures;
  • Drafting pleadings, affidavits and other court documents;
  • Appearing as Counsel on interlocutory applications;
  • Advice, submissions and correspondence in relation to liability, evidence, quantum settlement, costs or other aspects of matters arising from the carriage of the action.;
  • Dispute resolution including negotiating settlements, conducting conferences and mediations; and
  • Identification and evaluation of risk management in personal injuries litigation.
To be successful you will have the following background-
  • Between 3 and 8 years post admission experience;
  • Coming out of a defendant insurance team (Plaintiff candidates may also be considered); and
  • Be open to an initial 1 year contract (running through at least mid 2026) - this is an excellent pathway to future in-house or government opportunities
THE NEXT STEP
  
At Law Staff, we take a confidential and tailored approach to career discussions. If this role sounds like the right fit, or if you’re open to exploring similar opportunities, reach out to us today.

Contact us directly or click APPLY to submit your details. Alternatively, please quote Ref No:GV030625 and email: 
  • Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au 
If this opportunity is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of opportunities across private practice and in-house. 

Law Staff | 260 Queen St | Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted..