Special Counsel

vor 2 Monaten


Melbourne, Österreich Monash University Vollzeit

Special Counsel - General Insurance (Professional Risks)Job no: 493573 Work type: Full Time Permanent Location: Sydney (CBD) Categories: Legal Practice
About us Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.
Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.
We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical.
It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
Role Purpose This fantastic opportunity is for a Special Counsel to join our Professional Risks (Litigation) team in our Sydney office.
Ideally, you will be a Senior Lawyer with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
This role will see you working on a wide variety of insurance law and litigation matters with a focus on professional indemnity and product liability insurance.
You will work across different industry sectors, particularly in the sports, leisure, and construction industries.
This role will provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to work with a highly experienced Principal and Special Counsel while being provided with excellent mentoring to develop your career.
About you To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:
Minimum 10 years PQE in a Litigation based role in private practice or in-house, with proven experience in various areas of professional indemnity and product liability insuranceGenuine interest in the sports, leisure, and construction industriesExcellent communication and organisational skillsThe ability to work well under pressurePositive, "can do" attitude and willingness to be a key member of a busy, tight-knit teamA great work ethic and eagerness to learn and develop your career.Personal Qualities Team playerPositive and helpful mannerAbility to deal effectively with a broad range of people at all levels in businessActive listener and receptive to feedbackInnovative and alert to opportunities for continuous improvement and learningStrong work ethic.Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability.
We are a values-driven organisation with a genuine, friendly, and collaborative culture that respects, rewards, and values input and innovation from all levels of the business.
Our culture is unique in our industry.
If you want to work in a team environment that is focused on your development, be supported while enjoying a high level of autonomy and be part of a collegiate and inspiring team, Meridian Lawyers is the right place for you.
We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful.
We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, including:
A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds programWellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinationsA range of discounts and services through various leading retail and service partnersSalary sacrificing optionsAn additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar yearA competitive employee referral programNext Steps If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your CV via this advertisement.
Advertised: 06 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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