The Firm & The Role

Our client is acknowledged as a market-leading national firm. Regularly earning awards for their expertise, they believe strongly in collaboration.

Our client is seeking a Special Counsel to join their Sydney Professional Indemnity team. This role offers large complex matters in the financial lines, D&O, class actions and construction/property space. In this role, you will work with local and global insurers as well as private ASX listed corporations. You will be mentored for development by the Partners and given the opportunity to be part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team.

About You

The ideal candidate for this senior role will have:

• At least 6+ years PAE with experience in a well-regarded firm or in-house environment
• Experience in defendant professional indemnity claims.
• Strong written and negotiation skills
• Ability to mentor junior members of the team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys building client relationships

Benefits & Culture

As an excellent Australian firm, our client offers unparalleled opportunities and benefits:

• Clear career progression
• Reasonable budgets and KPIs
• Flexibility: 2 to 3 days work from home
• Support from a down to earth and collaborative partners
• Support for further studies
• Corporate discounts
• Access to pro bono work; sporting and social activities
• Client secondments
• Paid paternity leave: 26 weeks (from day 1, with no qualifying period)

What we like most about this firm is their acknowledgement and support of potential career progression.

Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB
Ref No: MT28569
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0422 671 673

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Marianna Tuccia is a Partner - Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She is a former lawyer and is passionate about helping lawyers in their next career move. She has over 18 years experience in placing lawyers in law firms and is eager to assist lawyers building their careers. If the above role isn't what you are looking for, reach out to her so she can assist you in finding the right one!