In-House Legal Specialist, Workers' Comp & Litigation

Eml Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Fitness & wellbeing discounts

RewardsHub discounts

Wellbeing program for employees

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance program & medical*

Job summary

EML is Australia’s largest specialist in personal injury claims management, seeking an in-house Legal Specialist to join the Claims Business Unit in Sydney or Newcastle on a permanent, full-time basis. You will leverage your legal expertise and workers’ compensation knowledge to manage and resolve complex claims, including Work Injury Damages and statutory matters.

Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will provide timely legal advice, support external panel providers, and guide internal teams.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years post-qualification experience in a legal role
• Experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate legal advice to support the claims team on workers’ compensation and policy matters
• Partner with external legal panels to develop effective litigation strategies
• Represent EML in legal proceedings alongside external counsel
• Contribute to portfolio reviews and present on key legal principles when required
• Monitor emerging case law and embed insights into practice

Skills

Legal expertise

Stakeholder management

Job description

EML is Australia’s largest specialist in personal injury claims management, seeking an in-house Legal Specialist to join the Claims Business Unit in Sydney or Newcastle on a permanent, full-time basis. You will leverage your legal expertise and workers’ compensation knowledge to manage and resolve complex claims, including Work Injury Damages and statutory matters.

Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will provide timely legal advice, support external panel providers, and guide internal teams.