Special Counsel – Insurance & Corporate Risk | Brisbane
The Prospect
Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced Special Counsel to join its highly regarded Insurance & Corporate Risk practice in Brisbane.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior insurance litigator to take on a leadership role within a thriving practice, advising leading insurers and corporate clients on complex, high-value disputes.
Working closely with respected partners, you will play a key role in managing sophisticated matters, strengthening client relationships, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
The role offers:
A leadership position within a market-leading Insurance & Corporate Risk team.
Exposure to complex, high-value insurance litigation and coverage disputes.
Significant client contact and opportunities to further develop key relationships.
A genuine platform to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
Clear opportunities to contribute to the strategic growth of a nationally recognised practice.
The Role
Lead and manage complex defendant insurance litigation matters from inception through to resolution.
Advise on a broad range of insurance matters, including personal injury (particularly abuse claims), public liability,



property damage, policy interpretation, coverage disputes, workers' compensation appeals, and contractual insurance matters.
Develop and maintain trusted relationships with insurer and corporate clients across a range of industries.
Provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice on complex and sensitive claims.
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers while fostering a collaborative team workplace.
Play an active role in business development, client management, and the continued expansion of the practice.
Ideal Candidate
8+ years' post-admission experience in insurance litigation.
Extensive experience acting in defendant personal injury matters, including complex and sensitive claims.
Strong expertise in public liability, coverage, property damage, and general insurance litigation.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters autonomously and build solid client relationships.
Proven leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice.
Commercially astute with excellent advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
A genuine desire to contribute to the strategic growth of a leading insurance practice.
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📌 Special Counsel – Insurance & Corporate Risk Brisbane
🏢 Montgomery Advisory
📍 Brisbane