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Insurance - Senior Associate/Special Counsel (12-month contract)Mills Oakley • Melbourne, AU
Insurance - Senior Associate/Special Counsel (12-month contract)

Insurance - Senior Associate/Special Counsel (12-month contract)

Mills Oakley • Melbourne, AU
30+ days ago
Job description

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced practitioner with at least 8 years’ PQE to join our Melbourne Insurance team working alongside Nieva Connell. The team represents some of Australia’s largest insurers on insurance claims relating to property damage, strata insurance, and personal injury.

Responsibilities

  • Advising insurers on coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy
  • Preparing pleadings, evidence, advices, and settlement proposals
  • Appearing in the County, Supreme and Federal Courts, participating in and conducting interlocutory hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
  • Building strong relationships with insurer clients and claims managers
  • Mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their development

This position will be an initial 12-month maximum term contract with scope for extension.

Who We Are Looking For

  • 8+ years’ PQE from a reputable defendant insurance practice. Relevant in‑house experience will be considered
  • Strong drafting, advocacy, strategy and negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to nurture client relationships
  • A commercial mindset and client service focus
  • Experience in mentoring junior lawyers will be highly regarded

What We Offer

  • Flexible working
  • Dress for your day
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia
  • Competitive referral bonus
  • Other amazing perks

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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