Senior Legal Counsel, Insurance - Melbourne, Australia - Jlegal

Description

Senior Legal Counsel, Insurance (5-8 Years PQE)We have a new opportunity for a senior lawyer with significant professional indemnity experience to join a growing national insurance company that has an incorporated legal practice.

The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible working environment with no billables, spreadsheets or BD and the benefit of working alongside top-tier lawyers in a high-performance environment.

This role reports directly to the Director, Legal and will be advising across a range of industries including engineering, property, real estate, IT, accounting, and professional services.

Core Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to a wide range of industries, including but not limited to, the construction, real estate and property sector through to IT professionals, architects and professional services
Be responsible for and have carriage of your own files, with support and appropriate supervision from the national team and Directors
Undertake a small amount of public liability claims work (approx.
10% of the role)
The Successful Candidate
Law degree with strong academics
Values-led legal professional with 5-8 years' post qualification experience
Knowledge of insurance law with significant professional indemnity experience from a reputable law firm
Background in defendant insurance litigation ideally with professional indemnity experience though other areas will be considered and training provided
Commercially astute with a genuine interest in building a successful career in professional indemnity
Strong client relationship skills and understands the importance of providing technically excellent advice
Self motivated and enjoys working on matters from end to end
Team player who appreciates the importance of collegiality and mentoring of more junior lawyers
JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm.
We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.
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