We’re looking for a Special Counsel to support the Sydney team. In this role you will be exposed to a variety of insurance matters with a focus on professional indemnity, building on your experience as you progress toward more senior roles within the practice.
Responsibilities
Provide expert advice on policy and complex issues with a practical, client‑focused approach, manage client expectations and run matters autonomously, and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals.
Requirements
- Approximately 8+ years’ post‑admission experience in insurance matters
- Solid knowledge of litigation and insurance law, including professional indemnity claims involving both coverage and defence
- Ability to advise on policy and complex issues with a practical and client‑focused approach
- Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously
- A clear and concise communication style
- A commercial approach and the ability to articulate and negotiate effectively
- Enthusiasm for mentoring lawyers and paralegals
- Strong interest in advancing your career and taking on more responsibility
- A team player who can collaborate on work
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities with leading external providers
- Competitive salary with discretionary incentives linked to firm performance
- Group salary continuance at the firm’s cost
- Market‑leading family‑friendly policies entitlements above government entitlements
- Comprehensive wellbeing support services including EAP and health services
Contact
Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. If you need a specific adjustment, please contact our People team. For application questions, speak with our Talent Acquisition Partner, Rachel Gerreyn, at 0467 486 867.
EEO Statement
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, persons with disabilities, and people of all ages and cultures. We are a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
Agency Notice
We do not require agency support for this role at present.
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📌 Special Counsel 8+ PAE (Professional Indemnity) (City of Sydney)
🏢 Gilchrist Connell
📍 City of Sydney
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