Special Counsel: Defendant Liability & Personal Injury

DWF; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring from partners

Career development

Wellbeing support & EAP

ESG & community initiatives

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Special Counsel (minimum 6 years PQE) to join our NSW Casualty team in Sydney. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex defendant public liability and personal injury matters, advising insurers and corporate clients across a diverse range of industries.

The successful candidate will manage a broad portfolio of claims, mentor junior lawyers, and work with partners to develop litigation strategies through all stages of dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years PQE as Senior Associate or Special Counsel.
• Strong experience in defendant public liability and personal injury.
• Experience advising insurers and corporate clients.
• Excellent client management and litigation skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of defendant public liability and personal injury claims.
• Provide strategic advice on policy interpretation and coverage matters.
• Defend public and product liability claims for insurers and corporate clients.
• Lead matters through all stages of litigation, including negotiation and court proceedings.
• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Advise clients across industries including construction, hospitality, retail, education and property.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, brokers and corporate clients.
• Collaborate within a high-performing NSW Casualty team to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

PQE 6+ yrs

Defendant liability

Personal injury

Client management

Litigation

Mentoring

Job description

DWF is seeking a Special Counsel (minimum 6 years PQE) to join our NSW Casualty team in Sydney. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex defendant public liability and personal injury matters, advising insurers and corporate clients across a diverse range of industries.

The successful candidate will manage a broad portfolio of claims, mentor junior lawyers, and work with partners to develop litigation strategies through all stages of dispute resolution.