Liability Claims Counsel - Insurance Litigation Lead

IAG; Auckland; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4.5% employer contribution

20 days annual leave + 5 MyLeave

Up to 50% personal insurance discounts

Health & wellbeing payment NZ$500

14 weeks paid parental leave

IAG Academy and LinkedIn Learning

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

NZI Insurance, part of IAG, is seeking a Liability Claims Counsel based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch). You will manage complex liability claims, provide trusted legal guidance and help deliver fair outcomes for customers, brokers and partners.

Join a collaborative team that values learning and strong relationships, combining technical legal expertise with strategic thinking to shape NZ insurance outcomes.

Qualifications

• LLB and current practising certificate.
• Experience in insurance litigation or liability claims.
• Able to translate complex legal issues into practical commercial solutions.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating with external counsel and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex liability and financial lines claims including coverage, liability exposure, and settlement strategies.
• Provide expert legal advice on claims, litigation, and policy interpretation.
• Collaborate with external counsel and service providers to drive outcomes.
• Set reserves and make settlement decisions with proper governance.
• Support customers at mediations and settlement conferences.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Practising certificate eligibility

Job description

NZI Insurance, part of IAG, is seeking a Liability Claims Counsel based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch). You will manage complex liability claims, provide trusted legal guidance and help deliver fair outcomes for customers, brokers and partners.

Join a collaborative team that values learning and strong relationships, combining technical legal expertise with strategic thinking to shape NZ insurance outcomes.