We are looking for an Associate level lawyer with between 1-4 years'
post qualification experience to join our Brisbane office. Ideally
coming from an insurance litigation background, this role will offer
you further experience acting on behalf of major global insurers and
reinsurers as well as construction, engineering and financial professionals.
The opportunity involves working directly with recently named Partner
Hannes Marais, in the practice which is led by Maxine Tills. Both have
extensive backgrounds working in all areas of insurance law and acting
as defense counsel for professional insureds.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of complex and interesting
matters spanning construction and engineering, financial lines,
general professional indemnity, director and officer (D&O)
liability, and warranty and indemnity (W&I) supporting domestic
and overseas insurers in both defense of claims as well as coverage.
At Clyde's your professional development is supported, and the nature
and size of this team will allow you to be heavily involved in all
aspects of matters, and therefore contribute significantly to their outcome.
The successful candidate will be involved in the following work:
Defending litigated claims against professionals including
engineers, certifiers and other construction professionals,
accountants, valuers, IT professionals and barristers.
Advising on coverage and monitoring of claims for construction
professionals, D&C contractors and various professionals for
both Australian and London based underwriters.
Advising clients on policy coverage issues and quantum across
various types of insurance, from mid-size losses to large and
complex claims.
Drafting and reviewing policy wordings and providing advice on
areas of legal risk for clients.
Assisting the Partners in managing and building client
relationships, including assisting with business development
activities for key existing clients and new clients.
About You
You enjoy working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team, and
you will be an established Associate level lawyer in Australia, New
Zealand or overseas, particularly the UK, with the following core competencies:
A strong litigation background gained from a leading private
practice law firm
Ideally exposure to some or all of the types of matters detailed above
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 desire to grow and develop under the
guidance of the Partner and senior lawyers in building rapport with
clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs
Desire to work in a positive team and office atmosphere.
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 discounted private health insurance, first
class family leave offering, 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.
How To Apply
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