Special Counsel | Personal Injury & Liability | 10+ PAE | Sydney CBD

Our client, a leading firm known for its strong liability practice, is looking for a Special Counsel to run complex defendant personal injury and liability matters in its Sydney office. You will work closely with a partner who is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, in a permanent senior role with genuine ownership of your files.

Why you'll love it here

- $210,000 - $250,000 + super, depending on experience
- Hybrid working that gives you real flexibility across your week
- Work alongside one of the country's leading personal injury partners, with expertise in abuse and disability sector claims
- High-value, complex matters that keep your work interesting and your profile growing
- A supportive, experienced team and a growing liability practice with room to progress

About the role

You will lead a senior portfolio of defendant personal injury and liability matters for insurers and their insureds, from pre-litigation through to hearing.

- Run complex personal injury,



public liability and defective premises claims, including abuse and disability sector matters
- Provide coverage, defence and strategic advice to insurers on high-value claims
- Lead negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences, and brief counsel in the District and Supreme Courts
- Supervise and develop associates and lawyers in the team
- Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance clients

What you'll bring

- 10+ years PAE in personal injury or insurance litigation, ideally on the defendant side
- Unrestricted NSW practising certificate
- Strong knowledge of NSW civil liability and personal injury law
- A track record of running complex litigated files to solid outcomes
- Confident client management and the ability to lead and mentor a team

Additional information

- $210K - $250K + super | Hybrid working
- Senior defendant PI and liability role | Sydney CBD
- Work alongside an Accredited Specialist partner

📌 Special Counsel | Personal Injury & Liability | 10+ PAE | Sydney CBD
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