Senior Financial Lines Lawyer: Management Liability & PI

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Naiman Clarke in Sydney is seeking an experienced insurance litigation lawyer to manage a diverse portfolio of management liability and professional indemnity claims. You will advise on litigation strategy and client risk, and represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in general insurance litigation, strong tort/civil procedure knowledge, and a commercially minded approach with excellent client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience in general insurance litigation.
• Experience in management liability, professional indemnity or financial lines matters is highly regarded.
• Strong technical knowledge of tort law, civil procedure and relevant legislation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Confident handling matters autonomously and mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of Management Liability and Professional Indemnity claims, including complex disputes.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, liability, risk and dispute resolution.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings.

Skills

5+ years PAE

Insurance litigation

Tort law knowledge

Civil procedure knowledge

Drafting and negotiation

Client relationship skills

Job description

Naiman Clarke in Sydney is seeking an experienced insurance litigation lawyer to manage a diverse portfolio of management liability and professional indemnity claims. You will advise on litigation strategy and client risk, and represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in general insurance litigation, strong tort/civil procedure knowledge, and a commercially minded approach with excellent client relationship skills.