Job Description
Senior Litigation Advisor – Workers Compensation
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MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to partner with a leading organisation within the workers compensation and personal injury sector to recruit an experienced Senior Litigation Advisor.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a legally qualified workers compensation professional who enjoys managing complex statutory litigation while providing expert technical guidance to claims teams. Working as part of a collaborative legal function, you will play a key role in driving positive claim outcomes, managing legal strategy, and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
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This permanent opportunity is based in Sydney, offering a hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home up to three days per week.
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What's in it for you?
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Competitive salary package plus annual incentive program
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Hybrid working model with genuine work-life balance
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Comprehensive health and wellbeing program, including discounted health insurance and gym memberships
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Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
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Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
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Retail discounts through a comprehensive employee benefits platform
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Paid parental leave and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing
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Team-oriented, inclusive culture with excellent long-term career progression opportunities
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The Role
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Reporting to the Legal Team Manager, you will provide expert legal and technical advice across complex workers compensation matters, with a focus on statutory litigation and recovery claims.
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You will work closely with claims teams and external legal providers to ensure matters are managed efficiently, strategically, and in line with legislative requirements.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Manage and oversee complex statutory workers compensation litigation from commencement through to resolution.
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Coordinate legal referrals, instruct external legal panel firms, and manage litigation strategy.
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Provide expert advice on workers compensation legislation, regulations, policy and legal developments.
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Manage and review section 151Z recovery claims and related litigation.
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Review legal correspondence and provide timely recommendations to internal stakeholders.
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Monitor relevant case law and legislative updates, ensuring claims strategies remain current and compliant.
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Partner with operational claims teams by providing practical technical guidance on complex matters.
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Attend conferences, mediations and hearings where required, while monitoring litigation outcomes and reporting.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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Demonstrated experience managing complex workers compensation litigation within a personal injury environment.
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Strong technical knowledge of Workers Compensation legislation, including both pre and post-**** legislative reforms.
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Experience providing legal or technical advice to claims teams on complex statutory matters.
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Tertiary legal qualifications.
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Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner and post-admission legal experience will be highly regarded.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
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The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
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If you're looking to join a respected organisation where you can utilise your legal expertise while influencing claims strategy and mentoring operational teams, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Legal Specialist - Workers Compensation (Perth)
🏢 MAYDAY Recruitment Group - Winner Outstanding Agency 2023
📍 Perth