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Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate - Insurance Specialist (Commercial Litigation)Claytonutz • Melbourne, AU
Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate - Insurance Specialist (Commercial Litigation)

Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate - Insurance Specialist (Commercial Litigation)

Claytonutz • Melbourne, AU
5 days ago
Job description

Join a tier-one ranked policyholder insurance practice Work on major litigation and advisory matters for blue-chip corporates Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Melbourne

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Lawyer or Senior Associate to join our market-leading Commercial Litigation team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our tier-one ranked policyholder insurance practice, collaborating with a high-performing, supportive, and down-to-earth team led by Partner Sophy Woodward.

In this role, you will work with prominent corporate clients across a variety of sectors, handling major insurance disputes and advisory matters for policyholder clients. The work involves a high level of client interaction, managing client relationships, shaping the strategic direction of matters, and having carriage of final and interlocutory proceedings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a highly driven and successful team, recognised as an Asia Pacific Band 1 ranked practice in Insurance (Policyholder) and Insurer: Non-contentious, and a Band 2 ranked Legal500 insurance practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage insurance disputes and advisory work for policyholder clients.
  • Handle major litigation and advisory matters for blue-chip corporates.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional client service.
  • Shape the strategic direction of matters, working closely with counsel.
  • Draft advices, prepare witness and expert evidence, and manage Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
  • Mentor, supervise, and delegate work to junior lawyers, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3/4 years PQE within an insurance practice or broader commercial litigation practice with an interest in insurance.
  • Demonstrated experience in a range of litigious matters and management of insurance disputes.
  • Strong academic achievements.
  • Familiarity with Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
  • Proven ability to project manage and drive matters through to completion.
  • A passion for mentoring and supervising junior lawyers.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build effective client relationships and contribute to a positive team culture.
  • A strong focus on delivering exceptional client service.

The Commercial Litigation Practice Group

Clayton Utz's Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers form a top-tier commercial litigation practice, the largest in Australia. Our reputation for undertaking the most complex, significant, and high-profile matters, and delivering excellent results for our clients, is second to none.

Why Join Us?

At Clayton Utz, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful matters, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive and high-performing environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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