- Senior Legal Counsel
- Leading Insurance Organisation
- Sydney – Hybrid and flexible working
The opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a high-performing In-House legal team. The role will report into the Deputy General Counsel – Claims. The role will involve providing strategic legal advice across a range of complex matters, influencing claims outcomes and mentoring junior lawyers.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing coverage/indemnity advice across the general claims division across: public liability, property and professional indemnity claims
- Assisting with strategic input into litigated and un-litigated disputes
- This role is instrumental to the claims function by providing: improved claims decision, reduced disputes, reduced claims costs and insights on emerging trends
- Supervising and mentoring more junior members of the legal team
Key Requirements
- Ideally 6 + PQE gained in private practice or In-House
- You will be experienced in insurance law ideally in public liabilityand/or professional indemnityand/or property insurance
- Possess a solid litigation background and proven experience managing disputes
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Proven commercial mindset and awareness
Benefits
- 'Hybrid Working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
- Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
- 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
- A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels,goodsand services
Senior Legal Counsel - Insurance in Sydney employer: Future You
Join a leading organisation in the construction and infrastructure sector that prioritises employee development and transformation. As a People Partner, you'll enjoy a dynamic work culture that values collaboration with senior leaders, offering you the chance to influence significant organisational change while benefiting from hybrid working arrangements and competitive remuneration. This role provides ample opportunities for professional growth within a complex environment, making it an excellent choice for HR professionals seeking meaningful and impactful work.
