Senior Lawyer: Dust Diseases

Naiman Clarke; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Naiman Clarke in Melbourne seeks a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to lead complex defendant dust-disease litigation, including asbestos and mesothelioma claims. You’ll have autonomy to run matters, provide strategic advice and build strong client relationships in a nationally integrated firm.

The role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation, with direct client contact and opportunities to advance within a supportive practice focused on defendant insurance and complex personal injury

Qualificações

• Experience at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level in defendant insurance litigation.
• Background in dust diseases, asbestos litigation, occupational liability or complex personal injury defence.
• Strong experience managing litigated claims and developing defence strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Handle a broad range of complex defendant dust disease litigation, including asbestos, mesothelioma, silicosis and occupational disease claims.
• Develop and implement defence strategies, provide strategic advice and manage client relationships.
• Lead mediations and settlements, coordinate with medical experts and clients.

Conhecimentos

Senior Associate level experience

Special Counsel level experience

Defendant insurance litigation

Litigation management

Client management

Advocacy and negotiation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Associate / Special Counsel | Dust Diseases

Looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex litigation, have a genuine say in how matters are run and continue building your reputation as a specialist in defendant insurance?

We are working with a well-established national law firm seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Melbourne defendant insurance practice.

This is an opportunity to work on challenging, technically interesting matters while enjoying the autonomy and professional support to take your career further.

The Opportunity

• You will handle a broad range of complex defendant dust disease litigation, including:
• Asbestos and mesothelioma claims, involving complex questions of liability, exposure and causation.
• Silicosis and occupational disease litigation, including emerging claims and evolving legal issues.
• Multi-party disputes involving employers, insurers, manufacturers and other defendants.
• High-value personal injury claims, including contested liability and quantum.
• Litigation strategy, mediations and settlements, working closely with counsel, medical experts and clients.
• You will be trusted to manage your own matters, provide strategic advice and build strong relationships with key clients.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a progressive national firm where your experience and judgement will be genuinely valued. This role offers the chance to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation without unnecessary layers of hierarchy, giving you greater control over your matters, direct client contact and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the growth of the practice.

About You

We are interested in speaking with lawyers who have:

• Experience at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level in defendant insurance litigation.
• A background in dust diseases, asbestos litigation, occupational liability or complex personal injury defence.
• Strong experience managing litigated claims and developing defence strategies.
• Excellent client management, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• A commercially minded approach and the confidence to run matters autonomously.

Job reference: EN/60272