We've placed lawyers in fully remote roles while they travel across Australia, others working from the Sunshine Coast for a Brisbane-based team, and some who come into the office just a few days a week. There are also those who prefer to work from their stunning CBD offices ain any of their 6 offices across Australia.
Ultimately, you choose what works best for your lifestyle and working style.
As part of an award-winning national firm with over 500 staff across Australia, you'll be supported by a collaborative team of highly regarded legal and administrative professionals.
Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an additional Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its thriving Financial Lines & Professional Indemnity team.
Working alongside two highly respected Principals, you'll join a collaborative Financial Lines team recognised for its technical excellence and client-focused approach. You'll gain exposure to a sophisticated mix of litigation, advisory and risk management work, acting for leading insurers and their insureds across a diverse range of industries.
Your work will include advising and acting on matters involving:
- Defending claims against directors, officers and companies, together with professionals across the legal, financial services, construction, property, healthcare and local government sectors.
- Professional indemnity matters involving architects, engineers, building surveyors, conveyancers, accountants, financial planners and mortgage brokers.
- Directors' & Officers' Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Contract Works and Defamation claims.
- Construction-sector professional indemnity matters and financial lines disputes.
- Risk management advice, including reviews of commercial contracts and insurance policy wordings.
- Policy coverage advice and strategic advisory work for insurer clients.
This growing team is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with specialist defendant insurance experience. The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of 5 years' PAE.
- A background from a specialist insurance, mid-tier or top-tier firm, or in-house with an insurer.
- Strong experience defending professional indemnity and/or financial lines claims.
- A collaborative approach and genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers and building long-term client relationships.
The benefits you will enjoy include:
- Work 100% remotely, from anywhere in Australia or utilise any of the firm's CBD offices.
- Flexible working arrangements including part-time options, a 9.5-day fortnight, purchased leave and public holiday swaps.
- Competitive salary together with an annual performance bonus.
- Company laptop and phone provided.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
- Annual wellbeing allowance together with an additional wellbeing leave day.
- Structured mentoring, genuine career progression and ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities to undertake secondments, pro bono work, volunteering and industry appointments.
- An award-winning culture recognised as an Employer of Choice for seven consecutive years.
- Hassle-Free Process: We handle the entire recruitment process, saving you valuable time and effort.
- Transparent Communication: Stay informed every step of the way with regular updates.
- Keep things moving: We keep things moving behind the scenes, ensuring a seamless experience for you.
- Insider Knowledge: Benefit from our industry expertise and tailored guidance for your application and interview.
- bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.