Senior Workers' Comp Litigation Advisor

MAYDAY Recruitment Group - Winner Outstanding Agency 2023; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working model

Health and wellbeing program

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts

Parental leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Litigation Advisor (Workers Compensation) to provide expert legal and technical guidance across complex workers compensation matters. The role focuses on statutory litigation, advising claims teams and coordinating external counsel within a collaborative legal function.

Based in Sydney with hybrid working options, the position offers a pathway to drive strategy, compliance and positive claim outcomes while supporting ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex workers compensation litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Workers Compensation legislation and reforms.
• Experience advising claims teams on statutory matters.
• Tertiary legal qualifications.
• Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex statutory workers compensation litigation from commencement to resolution.
• Coordinate legal referrals, instruct external panel firms, and manage litigation strategy.
• Provide expert advice on workers compensation legislation, regulations, policy and legal developments.
• Manage and review section 151Z recovery claims and related litigation.
• Review legal correspondence and provide timely recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor relevant case law and legislative updates, ensuring claims strategies remain current and compliant.
• Partner with operational claims teams by providing practical technical guidance on complex matters.
• Attend conferences, mediations and hearings where required, while monitoring litigation outcomes and reporting.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal advisory

Stakeholder mgmt

Legal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Law degree

Admission as Australian Practitioner

Job description

MAYDAY Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Litigation Advisor (Workers Compensation) to provide expert legal and technical guidance across complex workers compensation matters. The role focuses on statutory litigation, advising claims teams and coordinating external counsel within a collaborative legal function.

Based in Sydney with hybrid working options, the position offers a pathway to drive strategy, compliance and positive claim outcomes while supporting ongoing professional development