This opportunity involves working directly for John
Moran, who is a pre-eminent insurance practitioner and has a
strong focus on innovation, team culture and the personal development
of all staff. His team advises on the most complex and high-profile
matters from litigation arising from the Royal Commission, through to
significant D&O multi-party proceedings and professional indemnity
matters for professionals across various industries. The role will
also involve working with other members of the team including Senior
Associates and Special Counsel.
Our Brisbane office currently has opportunities available for
intelligent, ambitious and motivated lawyers ideally with minimum 4
years post qualification experience to join our highly regarded
insurance team as the practice continues to grow.
The role includes handling complex financial lines, professional
indemnity, class actions and director and officers (D&O) matters,
both from a defence and coverage perspective. The role will also
involve assisting one of the senior lawyers in relation to
construction and engineering professional indemnity disputes as well
as some commercial litigation matters. This is a strong area of growth
for our business. Our clients typically include large insurers (local
and international), Lloyd's syndicates, and their insureds.
The nature and size of the team will mean that you will be heavily
involved in all aspects of matters. Within the supportive environment,
this allows you the autonomy and development opportunity to drive and
make a significant contribution to the matter outcome. Further, you
will be encouraged to foster and generate client relationships and
will have the opportunity to engage in business development frequently.
These roles will be well suited to people who are looking to expand
their knowledge, and are ambitious and looking to progress to Senior Associate.
Key Skills & Experience
You enjoy working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team and you
also have the following experience:
General insurance litigation, financial lines, professional
indemnity (especially with a focus on construction and engineering
claims), and director and officers (D&O) experience is preferred
but not essential.
You may also have a general commercial litigation background,
construction litigation background and be interested in insurance.
Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and
written communications skills.
Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing
priorities effectively.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the
ability to work independently.
Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with
clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and
with the assistance of the partner, actively developing these client relationships.
About Clyde & Co In The Asia Pacific Region
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners,
2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70
offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles
that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as
one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are
committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a
diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and
clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which
everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional
skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work,
volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it
has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi
Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
We offer a range of tailored benefits
and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our
core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and
prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow
everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all
applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of
background or identity.
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How To Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and
progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please
submit your application (including cover letter, resume and academic
transcript) online.
