Senior Advisor

Gallagher Au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing program

Employee stock purchase plan

Salary-sacrificed superannuation

Volunteer days

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Gallagher AU is seeking a qualified lawyer to manage a portfolio of liability and safeguarding claims, providing expert advocacy and timely documentation. You will work with clients, brokers, and insurers to ensure optimal outcomes and strong relationships across the board.

You will interpret policy wordings, assess coverage, and negotiate effectively with insurers while staying informed on industry developments. This role emphasizes client service, ethics, and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with 3+ years' experience in personal injury, litigation, liability, or safeguarding matters.
• Strong understanding of claims management, policy coverage, and achieving optimal client outcomes.
• Proven stakeholder management, negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills.
• Experience building trusted relationships with clients, insurers, brokers, lawyers, and other key stakeholders.
• Resilient, client-focused professional with the ability to manage sensitive matters and deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Liability and Safeguarding Claims, delivering strong advocacy and optimal outcomes for clients.
• Provide claims advice and technical support to clients, brokers, and account management teams.
• Assess coverage, interpret policy wordings, and negotiate effectively with insurers and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, lawyers, and service providers.
• Ensure timely, accurate claims management, documentation, and service delivery in line with Gallagher processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes, support business initiatives, and stay informed on industry and legal developments.

Skills

Legal experience

Education

Law degree

Job description

Gallagher is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 71,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries. We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are proud to have been awarded one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women.

This role is responsible for managing Liability and Safeguarding Claims, advocating for faith clients, supporting complex claims matters, and delivering accurate, timely documentation while maintaining strong client and market relationships.

About the role

• Manage a portfolio of Liability and Safeguarding Claims, delivering strong advocacy and optimal outcomes for clients.
• Provide claims advice and technical support to clients, brokers, and account management teams.
• Assess coverage, interpret policy wordings, and negotiate effectively with insurers and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, lawyers, and service providers.
• Ensure timely, accurate claims management, documentation, and service delivery in line with Gallagher processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes, support business initiatives, and stay informed on industry and legal developments.

About you

• Qualified Lawyer with 3+ years' experience in personal injury, litigation, liability, or safeguarding matters.
• Strong understanding of claims management, policy coverage, and achieving optimal client outcomes.
• Proven stakeholder management, negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills.
• Experience building trusted relationships with clients, insurers, brokers, lawyers, and other key stakeholders.
• Resilient, client-focused professional with the ability to manage sensitive matters and deliver exceptional service.

Why Join Gallagher?

At Gallagher, we believe in empowering our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Grow Your Career: Unlock personalised career pathways, access tailored training programs, and benefit from tuition assistance to support your professional growth.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Take advantage of our wellbeing initiatives, including an employee assistance program, additional Lifestyle Leave, and resources to help you stay balanced and healthy.
• Enjoy Rewards and Benefits: Save with Gallagher Rewards, offering discounts at over 350 major retailers. Plus, participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and explore salary-sacrificed superannuation options.
• Make a Difference: Give back to the community with paid volunteering days to support causes close to your heart.
• Be Part of an Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities, and lifestyle choices.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory reference & background checks.

Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We embrace a working environment that celebrates individuality and fosters collaboration.

This is an exciting chance to join a global leader and make a real impact.

Gallagher was founded by Arthur J Gallagher in a basement office in Chicago in 1927. Our Global Chairman, CEO and President, J Patrick Gallagher – Arthur's grandson – started as an intern in 1972 and has worked to carry on his family legacy. Gallagher has remained true to its origins and places a strong emphasis on maintaining a family feel, making it a unique culture for a global organisation.

Our Australian branch network includes 32+ branches, and we partner with more than 100,000 Australian businesses, from small businesses through to multinational corporations and iconic brands.

Gallagher was founded by Arthur J Gallagher in a basement office in Chicago in 1927. Our Global Chairman, CEO and President, J Patrick Gallagher – Arthur's grandson – started as an intern in 1972 and has worked to carry on his family legacy. Gallagher has remained true to its origins and places a strong emphasis on maintaining a family feel, making it a unique culture for a global organisation.

Our Australian branch network includes 32+ branches, and we partner with more than 100,000 Australian businesses, from small businesses through to multinational corporations and iconic brands.