Legal Specialist — Workers’ Comp & Litigation Expert

EML Group

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

EML Group in Sydney or Newcastle is seeking in-house Legal Specialists to join our Claims Business Unit. You will leverage your legal expertise and workers' compensation knowledge to strategically manage and resolve claims involving litigation.

Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will provide timely advice, oversee statutory matters, and contribute to portfolio reviews. This is a role that blends legal excellence with meaningful outcomes in a supportive, purpose-driven team.

Qualifications

1–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within a Workers Compensation practice.
Proven experience in a comparable legal role operating within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Responsibilities

Provide timely, accurate legal advice to support the claims team on legislative, regulatory and policy matters relating to workers’ compensation, enabling sound, evidence-based decision making.
Partner closely with external legal panel providers to ensure high-quality advice and the development of effective litigation strategies that achieve optimal outcomes.
Represent EML in legal proceedings alongside external legal representatives.
Contribute to strategic portfolio reviews, including presenting to employers on key legal principles and individual claim matters where required.
Monitor and interpret emerging case law and precedents impacting claims management, premiums and the broader scheme, ensuring insights are embedded into practice.