Overview Gallagher Bassett is seeking a highly experienced Employment Practices Specialist to support our General Liability and Long Tail teams within the General Insurance division.
In this specialist role, you will provide expert technical advice across complex employment-related claims, ensuring matters are managed with accuracy, compliance and a robust focus on early and appropriate resolution.
You will play a critical role in advising on liability, coverage and strategy across a range of employment disputes, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and workplace-related matters.
This role will also focus on enhancing organisational capability in managing employment claims in line with evolving Industrial Relations frameworks.
How you'll make an impact On a day to day basis, you will: Act as the primary technical referral point for complex or sensitive employment-related claims.
Provide expert guidance on coverage, liability assessment and resolution strategies.
Manage litigious and non-litigious matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination and workplace disputes.
Advise stakeholders on employment legislation, privacy obligations and compliance requirements.
Drive early resolution strategies including mediation, negotiation and ADR pathways.
Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, legal providers and internal stakeholders.




Deliver training and capability uplift initiatives across employment claims and legislative requirements.
Identify trends and emerging risks within the portfolio and provide actionable insights.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance claims processes, quality and efficiency.
About you About You You are an experienced employment law or claims professional with strong technical capability and a passion for delivering fair, compliant and balanced outcomes.
You thrive in complex environments and bring strong stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking and a solutions-focused approach.
We're looking for: Strong employment law experience, ideally at Associate or Senior Associate level.
Proven experience managing complex employment claims including IR matters.
Sound knowledge of employment legislation, Industrial Relations frameworks and claims processes.
Demonstrated ability to assess liability, coverage and develop defensible strategies.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience delivering training and building capability across teams.
Strong analytical, drafting and reporting skills.
High level of resilience, empathy and professionalism.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment.
What we can offer you: Attractive remuneration packaging

📌 Employment Practices Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Gallagher
📍 New South Wales