Special Counsel / Senior Associate - Professional Indemnity

Job Title Special Counsel / Senior Associate - Professional Indemnity

Location Sydney

Closing Date 10-May-2024

Employment Type Full-time

Group Insurance Division

Description

About Us

McCabes is an Australian Commercial,Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providinghigh quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internalemphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation withcommercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilledand experienced senior associate or special counsel to join ourgeneral insurance team on a full-time basis.

This role will provide theopportunity to work across a diverse range of legally challengingand factually complex matters focussing on professional indemnityand general liability. The work is high quality working for one ofthe leading insurance partners in NSW with clients based bothdomestically and internationally.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and manage a diversecaseload of professional indemnity and general liability claims,ensuring exceptional client representation and successfuloutcomes. There will be a focus on matters involving insurancepolicy advice and coverage disputes. Some of the matters includelarge catastrophic losses and class actions.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, andsupervision to junior lawyers, assisting in their professionalgrowth and development.
• Represent clients in negotiations,mediations, and court proceedings with expertise and confidence.
• Offer ongoing legal advice andsupport to clients throughout the entire litigation process.

The successful candidate will beexperienced in and enjoy working autonomously on matters whilesupervising and mentoring junior lawyers. This is a fantasticopportunity to progress your career within a team that is renownedfor its collaborative culture, passion for client service andprofessional development opportunities.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role youwill have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalentand a current New South Wales practising certificate.
• Minimum 5 years' post admission andexperience in liability or professional indemnity, with experiencein insurance policy advice and coverage disputes.
• Strong command of Australian tortlaw, civil procedure, and relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to effectivelymentor and supervise junior lawyers, fostering their growth and success.
• Exceptional research, analytical,and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbalcommunication abilities;
  and
• A commercial approach and abilityto articulate and negotiate effectively.

What We Offer

In return, McCabes will provide youwith the opportunity to work with a talented team in a flexible,inclusive, and innovative environment. We also promote a culturefocused on the firm's values - integrity, excellence, and courage -that provides opportunities to develop and progress your career.

We are small enough to give you thepersonal attention and career development to help you reach yourfull potential, yet large enough to provide the challenge ofdiverse, high-quality work and clients.

Other benefits include:

• Access to direct mentoring fromsenior lawyers of the firm
• A competitive salary commensuratewith experience
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

How to Apply

If you wish to become part of a busyand successful practice with a distinguished reputation, pleasesubmit your cover letter and CV by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.

Please note that we are not acceptingapplications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position.

McCabes is a national law firm with a boutique culture. We support our people through formal and informal initiatives to see them excel in their professional and personal lives. Our staff are committed, enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for what they do.

Do we sound like the right firm for you?

Please follow the prompts to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and wish you all the best during the recruitment process.