Brisbane | Boutique model | Work directly with the client (no billables)
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Hands‑on advisory + claims + litigation strategy.
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Top salary + bonus hybrid working.
The Opportunity n
If you’ve spent years defending claims and quietly wondered what it would be like to sit closer to the decision‑makers (without giving up the law firm support structure) this is that role.
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Our client is a specialist legal team with a hybrid operating model : part boutique practice, part embedded client‑side function. You work directly with the business you’re advising, with none of the grind that usually comes with private practice.
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This will appeal to senior insurance litigators who enjoy complexity, want autonomy, and wouldn’t mind shedding targets.
The Role n
You’ll take on a mature, high‑responsibility mix of advisory, claims management and litigation oversight across skilled indemnity and general liability matters.
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Expect:
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Complex negligence claims across a range of skilled services
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Coverage analysis, policy interpretation, and input into new/refined products
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Early strategy work, reserving discussions, and direct contact with insureds
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Managing panel firms and driving litigation strategy (not churning billables)
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A genuine seat at the table with senior leaders
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This is ideal for someone who enjoys the intellectual side of PI/GL work but wants to operate at a more strategic, less transactional level.
Who Will Suit This n
You’ll likely be a:
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Senior Associate, Special Counsel or junior Partner
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With strong skilled indemnity and/or public liability experience
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From defendant insurance, commercial litigation or financial lines
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Someone who backs their judgment and enjoys direct client influence What’s On Offer n n
Top‑of‑market salary (plus bonus)
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No KPIs or billable hour requirements
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Hybrid model: quality CBD office + 2 days WFH
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Work with a deeply experienced team (ex‑top‑tier leaders, low‑ego, high‑support)
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Strategic, advisory‑heavy work without the private practice grind
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A chance to apply your insurance expertise in a far more commercial way
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Apply Now n
Send your CV (Word format only) to quoting Ref -BNE, or call Peter Liaw on for a confidential chat.
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📌 Special Counsel Brisbane
🏢 Peppercorn Recruitment
📍 Brisbane
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