Job Description
Special Counsel – Insurance & Corporate Risk | Brisbane
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The Opportunity
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Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced Special Counsel to join its highly regarded Insurance & Corporate Risk practice in Brisbane.
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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.
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The role offers:
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A leadership position within a market-leading Insurance & Corporate Risk team.
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Exposure to complex, high-value insurance litigation and coverage disputes.
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Significant client contact and opportunities to further develop key relationships.
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A genuine platform to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
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Clear opportunities to contribute to the strategic growth of a nationally recognised practice.
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The Role
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Lead and manage complex defendant insurance litigation matters from inception through to resolution.
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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.
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Develop and maintain trusted relationships with insurer and corporate clients across a range of industries.
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Provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice on complex and sensitive claims.
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Supervise and mentor junior lawyers while fostering a collaborative team setting.
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Play an active role in business development, client management, and the continued expansion of the practice.
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Ideal Candidate
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8+ years' post-admission experience in insurance litigation.
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Extensive experience acting in defendant personal injury matters, including complex and sensitive claims.
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Robust expertise in public liability, coverage, property damage, and general insurance litigation.
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters autonomously and build strong client relationships.
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Proven leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice.
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Commercially astute with excellent advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
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A genuine desire to contribute to the strategic growth of a leading insurance practice.
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📌 Special Counsel - Insurance & Corporate Risk | Brisbane (Queensland)
🏢 Montgomery Advisory
📍 Queensland