Special Counsel | Workers Compensation | 10+ PAE | Sydney CBD Our client, a leading Australian law firm with a national insurance practice, is looking for a Special Counsel to lead complex defendant workers compensation matters from its Sydney office. You will work alongside a partner recognised as pre-eminent in workers compensation, advising insurers, self-insurers, government agencies and scheme agents on their most sensitive claims.

$200,000 - $240,000 + super, depending on experience

Flexible hybrid working and modern CBD offices

Work directly with an award-winning insurance partner who brings around 30 years of experience

A clear pathway to leadership within a national insurance practice

A collaborative culture that genuinely values professional excellence and work-life balance

About the role You will run a senior portfolio of sophisticated workers compensation claims and be a trusted adviser to the firm's insurance and employer clients.

Manage complex claims including fatalities, psychological injury and media-sensitive disputes





Advise insurers and employers on risk, injury management and return-to-work strategy

Lead dispute resolution and litigation strategy, including matters before the Personal Injury Commission

Supervise, mentor and develop lawyers and paralegals

Build client relationships and support business development

What you'll bring

10+ years PAE in workers compensation or insurance litigation

Unrestricted NSW practising certificate

Deep knowledge of the NSW workers compensation scheme, including work injury damages

Proven experience with complex liability, fatality and psychological injury claims

Solid leadership, drafting and advocacy skills, with sound commercial judgement

Additional information

$200K - $240K + super | Hybrid working

Senior workers compensation role | Sydney CBD

Pathway to leadership in a national practice

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