OUR PURPOSE IS ‘TO PROTECT’

WE CARE, WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

In-House Lawyer / Legal Specialist

Permanent Full-Time | 5 weeks annual leave + 18 days personal leave

Based in Speers Point with flexible work from home arrangements

About the role:

As the In-House Lawyer / Legal Specialist at Coal Services, you will provide legal support to the claims teams in Coal Mines Insurance. You will be responsible for optimising results in areas associated with litigation to help drive key strategies throughout the business and reduce costs where possible.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Provide advice (formal and informal) on liability decisions and litigated matters

Manage in-house litigation effectively and in line with processes and procedures

Act as CMI’s legal representative, when appropriate

Coach team members in areas of liability and litigation

Support team members in communicating contentious decisions with stakeholders

About you:

Your education, experience and skills will include:

Tertiary qualifications (Law) essential with prior experience in a similar role (desirable)

3 years post-admission experience

NSW Practising Certificate

Excellent communication skills with commercial acumen

Highly organised and strong ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines

Appropriate knowledge and experience to be confident and comfortable appearing in Court

Demonstrated behaviours aligned to our company values and culture - we care, we work together, we make a difference

What we offer:

Check out our Benefits page to learn more about our Employee Value Proposition!

Friendly and supportive team culture

Permanent, full-time role

7.25-hour days, Monday to Friday

5 weeks annual leave and 18 days personal leave & 3 days family and emergency leave

Paid Parental Leave for permanent employees (super paid on paid parental leave)

Additional company holidays at Easter and Christmas

Professional Development days

Reward and Recognition program to celebrate your success

Retailer discounts through Smart Spending App

Access to Employee Assistance Program and novated leasing

About us:
Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme that provides an integrated suite of services to help identify, assess, monitor, and control many risks inherent in the NSW coal mining industry. Our preventative and responsive services in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers compensation, emergency response and training help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'. Our purpose, vision and values are aligned to focus on the safety and health of our industry and its workers.

Important information re: your application

Permanent roles are open only to Australian and New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens. Visa holders with unlimited right to work in Australia will be considered for Fixed Term Contracts.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory background check (including criminal history, references and Covid vaccination) prior to commencement of employment.

We take our responsibility to protect the industry that we work in very seriously. Our people, Customers and Community safety and wellbeing are priorities for us.

To apply:

Please complete your details, click ‘apply for this position’ and attach a copy of your Cover Letter and Resume.

Applications close 27 June 2025. Please note applications may be shortlisted and progressed prior to the closing date.

For greater insight into Coal Services, be sure to check out our website at https://www.coalservices.com.au/