Senior Workers’ Compensation Counsel — Hybrid, Sydney CBD

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Modern CBD offices

Pathway to leadership

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading Australian law firm is seeking a Senior Special Counsel to lead a sophisticated portfolio of workers compensation matters from its Sydney CBD office. You will advise insurers, self-insurers and government agencies on complex claims, supported by an award-winning partner with about 30 years in the field.

In this senior role, you will mentor lawyers and paralegals, drive dispute resolution and litigation strategy, including matters before the Personal Injury Commission, and play a

Qualifications

• Senior portfolio of workers compensation claims.
• Unrestricted NSW practising certificate.
• 10+ years PAE in workers compensation or insurance litigation.
• Strong leadership, drafting and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex claims including fatalities, psychological injury and media-sensitive disputes.
• Advise insurers and employers on risk, injury management and return-to-work strategy.
• Lead dispute resolution and litigation strategy, including matters before the Personal Injury Commission.
• Supervise, mentor and develop lawyers and paralegals.
• Build client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Litigation strategy

Client relations

Mentoring

Education

NSW practising certificate

Job description

A leading Australian law firm is seeking a Senior Special Counsel to lead a sophisticated portfolio of workers compensation matters from its Sydney CBD office. You will advise insurers, self-insurers and government agencies on complex claims, supported by an award-winning partner with about 30 years in the field.

In this senior role, you will mentor lawyers and paralegals, drive dispute resolution and litigation strategy, including matters before the Personal Injury Commission, and play a