Senior Legal Counsel
Leading Insurance Organisation
Sydney – Hybrid and adaptable working

The chance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a high-performing In-House legal team. The role will report into the Deputy General Counsel – Claims. The role will involve providing strategic legal advice across a range of complex matters, influencing claims outcomes and mentoring junior lawyers.

Key Responsibilities
Providing coverage/indemnity advice across the general claims division across: public liability, property and professional indemnity claims
Assisting with strategic input into litigated and un-litigated disputes
This role is instrumental to the claims function by providing: improved claims decision, reduced disputes, reduced claims costs and insights on emerging trends
Supervising and mentoring more junior members of the legal team

Key Requirements




Ideally 6 + PQE gained in private practice or In-House
You will be experienced in insurance law ideally in public liabilityand/or professional indemnityand/or property insurance
Possess a solid litigation background and proven experience managing disputes
Enjoy working as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Proven commercial mindset and awareness

Benefits
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
18 weeks’ gender-equal versatile leave for all new parents, including paid super
A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels,goodsand services
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel Insurance City Of Sydney (Australia)
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📍 Australia