The Firm
These opportunities sit within established and respected legal practices recognised for their technical excellence, strong client relationships and supportive cultures. With a genuine focus on career development, collaboration and flexibility, these teams provide lawyers with the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding matters while building long term careers.
The Role
Depending on experience and practice area, successful candidates will work across a broad range of contentious and advisory matters involving insurers, corporates, professionals, contractors and other key stakeholders.
- Manage and progress a diverse caseload within Construction, Professional Indemnity or Financial Lines
- Advise clients on complex disputes, liability issues, coverage matters and risk management strategies
- Draft high quality legal correspondence, pleadings, submissions and advice
- Conduct negotiations, mediations and settlement discussions
- Liaise directly with clients, counsel, experts and key stakeholders
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to team growth
- Mentor junior lawyers where appropriate to seniority level
The Candidate
Applications are encouraged from lawyers with a minimum of 3 years PQE through to Special Counsel level.
- At least 3 years PQE within Construction, Professional Indemnity, Financial Lines, General Insurance or a closely related practice area
- Strong technical legal skills and attention to detail
- Experience managing files with increasing levels of autonomy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially focused approach to client service
- Strong organisational and time management capabilities
- A collaborative and proactive mindset
- Commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients
Benefits
These opportunities offer the chance to join high performing teams that genuinely invest in the success and wellbeing of their people.
- Competitive remuneration packages commensurate with experience
- High quality and complex legal work
- Clear pathways for career progression
- Strong mentoring and professional development programs
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (2-3 days WFH and a 9.5 day fortnight)
- Supportive and collaborative team environments
- Exposure to leading practitioners and major clients
- Inclusive workplace culture focused on wellbeing and professional growth
If you are looking to advance your career within Construction, Professional Indemnity or Financial Lines and would like to explore confidential opportunities currently available in the market, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, we welcome everyone and encourage people to be their authentic selves. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.
