Senior Lawyer – Insurance Specialist (Commercial Litigation)

Clayton Utz; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Clayton Utz in Melbourne seeks a Senior Lawyer to join our market-leading Commercial Litigation team, focusing on policyholder insurance matters for blue-chip clients. You will shape strategy, manage high-stakes disputes, and mentor junior lawyers in a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Based in Melbourne, you will work with prominent corporates across sectors, handling major insurance disputes and advisory work while delivering exceptional client service in a top-tier practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3/4 years PQE within an insurance practice or broader commercial litigation practice with an interest in insurance.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of litigious matters and management of insurance disputes.
• Familiarity with Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
• Proven ability to project manage and drive matters through to completion.
• A passion for mentoring and supervising junior lawyers.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build effective client relationships and contribute to a positive team culture.
• A strong focus on delivering exceptional client service.

Responsabilités

• Manage insurance disputes and advisory work for policyholder clients.
• Handle major litigation and advisory matters for blue-chip corporates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional client service.
• Shape the strategic direction of matters, working closely with counsel.
• Draft advices, prepare witness and expert evidence, and manage Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
• Mentor, supervise, and delegate work to junior lawyers, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Connaissances

Insurance disputes

Litigation

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Project management

Communication

Policyholder experience

Description du poste

• Join a tier-one ranked policyholder insurance practice
• Work on major litigation and advisory matters for blue-chip corporates
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Melbourne

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Lawyer to join our market-leading Commercial Litigation team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our tier-one ranked policyholder insurance practice, collaborating with a high-performing, supportive, and down-to-earth team led by Partner Sophy Woodward.

In this role, you will work with prominent corporate clients across a variety of sectors, handling major insurance disputes and advisory matters for policyholder clients. The work involves a high level of client interaction, managing client relationships, shaping the strategic direction of matters, and having carriage of final and interlocutory proceedings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a highly driven and successful team, recognised as an Asia Pacific Band 1 ranked practice in Insurance (Policyholder) and Insurer: Non-contentious, and a Band 2 ranked Legal500 insurance practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage insurance disputes and advisory work for policyholder clients.
• Handle major litigation and advisory matters for blue-chip corporates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional client service.
• Shape the strategic direction of matters, working closely with counsel.
• Draft advices, prepare witness and expert evidence, and manage Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
• Mentor, supervise, and delegate work to junior lawyers, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3/4 years PQE within an insurance practice or broader commercial litigation practice with an interest in insurance.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of litigious matters and management of insurance disputes.
• Strong academic achievements.
• Familiarity with Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
• Proven ability to project manage and drive matters through to completion.
• A passion for mentoring and supervising junior lawyers.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build effective client relationships and contribute to a positive team culture.
• A strong focus on delivering exceptional client service.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual who is eager to contribute to the success of this practice and develop their career under the expert guidance of leading litigation and insurance specialist Partners.

The Commercial Litigation Practice Group

Clayton Utz's Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers form a top-tier commercial litigation practice, the largest in Australia. Our reputation for undertaking the most complex, significant, and high-profile matters, and delivering excellent results for our clients, is second to none.

Why Join Us?

At Clayton Utz, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful matters, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive and high-performing environment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [e-mail].

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.