About the role
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join a high performing, close knit and supportive CTP team in our Sydney office. The team specialise in catastrophic multimillion dollar claims involving spinal injuries, brain injuries and amputations, as well as claims involving complex liability and medical issues. This role offers the chance to work on complex and high value defendant CTP matters within a collaborative and supportive environment.
You will manage your own matters end to end, work closely with experienced practitioners and play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice. The role suits a confident practitioner who enjoys autonomy, strategic thinking and strong client engagement.
About you
You are a motivated and commercially minded lawyer looking to take the next step in your CTP career within a high performing team.
We are seeking a Senior Associate/Special Counsel with:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in defendant CTP insurance matters
- Strong experience managing litigated and complex matters from commencement to resolution
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, strategic and practical legal advice
- Confidence in appearing in procedural hearings, conferences, mediations and negotiations
- Well developed time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A collaborative approach and interest in mentoring junior team members
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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About us
We’re passionate about what we do and want you to be too.
We’re one of Australia’s leading law firms, recognised nationally for our legal expertise across insurance, commercial, workplace and government matters. Our teams work with major insurers, corporates, government agencies, SMEs and not for profit organisations across Australia.
With more than 800 people across Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney, we combined high quality work with collaborative and supportive culture.
We’re also proud to be recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide and to have one of the highest percentages of female partners among Australia’s top 50 law firms.
Culture & benefits of working with us
As a national firm with the scale and reputation to attract great clients and high-quality work, every day is different. To support you, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
- Health and wellness initiatives , including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, onsite Mental Health First Aiders, discounts on health insurance, and corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands
- Financial benefits including discounted conveyancing services, financial planning assistance, and our generous employee referral program
- Paid parental leave and accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
- Continuous learning and development programs to ensure you are always being challenged, engaged, and encouraged to grow and further your career
- Connection and community including office-based social events, sporting events, paid blood donation leave, and a long-standing commitment to pro bono work and community contribution
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Employee Reference Groups (LGBTQIA+, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing, and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Groups) ensuring that we continue to live our values and encouraging our people to be their authentic selves at work each day
- Dress for your Work Day Policy because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm
How to apply
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your cover letter and CV.
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including First Nations people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.
We do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.
