Legal Specialist, Workers' Compensation & Litigation

Eml Group; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Fitness Passport

RewardsHub discounts

Wellbeing program

Learning and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

EML is Australia’s leading personal injury claims management specialist, currently seeking an in-house Legal Specialist to join our Claims Business Unit. You will leverage your legal expertise and workers’ compensation knowledge to strategically manage and resolve claims involving litigation.

You will work under the Legal Manager and contribute to defending and resolving claims, while collaborating with internal teams to support policyholders and employers.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within a Workers Compensation practice managing Work Injury Damages (WID) and statutory workers compensation matters.
• 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.
• Partner closely with external legal panel providers to ensure high-quality advice and the development of effective litigation strategies.
• 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.

Skills

Legal experience

Workers' compensation knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Law degree / Qualified lawyer

Job description

Why Join EML?

An Award-Winning Celebratory Culture That Recognises You

EML is known for its strong culture of appreciation, connection and celebration. Our people benefit from a powerful Reward & Recognition program, with more than 30,000 recognition moments shared in a single year, making our people feel valued and supported.

Why Join EML?

An Award-Winning Celebratory Culture That Recognises You

EML is known for its strong culture of appreciation, connection and celebration. Our people benefit from a powerful Reward & Recognition program, with more than 30,000 recognition moments shared in a single year, making our people feel valued and supported.

Flexibility That Supports Your Life

After your probation (subject to performance), you have the flexibility to work from home along with the choice between:

• Monthly rostered days off, or
• A 9-day fortnight
  
  

giving you more control over your time and work life balance.

Grow With a Specialist Organisation

Because personal injury is the only thing we do, EML offers one of the most stable and future‑focused careers in the industry. Our deep expertise, purpose‑driven work and development pathways help you build a long‑term career in a field where your skills will always be in demand. EML’s investment in AI-powered technology is designed to reduce admin, giving you more time to focus on making a real difference in people’s lives.

Make a real difference in people's lives with EML

Are you passionate about helping people get their lives back after injury or illness?

As Australia’s largest specialist in personal injury claims management, our sole focus is helping people return to work safely and confidently after a workplace incident.

We are seeking an in-house Legal Specialist to join our Claims Business Unit. In this role, you will leverage your legal expertise and workers compensation knowledge to strategically manage and resolve claims involving litigation.

You will play a key role in:

• Preparing and managing Work Injury Damages (WID) claims
• Overseeing statutory litigation matters within the Personal Injury Commission
• Managing other legally complex claims
• Undertaking legal project work
• Providing expert legal guidance and support to EML’s Nominal Insurer claims teams and policy holders
  
  

Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will contribute to achieving EML’s performance targets and organisational objectives while delivering a high standard of service to stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise within a collaborative environment where your work has genuine purpose and impact.

If you are looking to combine legal excellence with meaningful outcomes, this role offers both challenge and reward.

We’re now welcoming applications to join our supportive, purpose‑driven team in Sydney or Newcastle on a permanent, fulltime basis. This is deeply meaningful work where your empathy, problem‑solving and commitment have a profound impact every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within a Workers Compensation practice managing Work Injury Damages (WID) and statutory workers compensation matters.
• Proven experience in a comparable legal role operating within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management
  
  

Why You’ll Love Being Part of EML

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and success:

• Hybrid work options for better balance.
• Fitness Passport providing heavily discounted access to your local gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Discounts at 350+ retailers via RewardsHub plus discounts with corporate banking, super and private health insurance partners.
• Corporate wellbeing program, including gym and health insurance discounts.
• Comprehensive learning and development tailored to help you grow.
• More than a traditional Employee Assistance Program, our EAP provides access to professional medical advice and safety features for our employees and their families
• Company-wide celebration events that keep us connected.
• Annual incentive scheme + regular salary reviews.
  
  

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a purposeful, people‑focused career with stability, balance and a culture that celebrates you we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help people get their lives back.