Clyde & Co is a global law firm with a focus on five core
sectors: insurance, energy, trade & commodities, infrastructure,
and transport.
We have an opportunity at Special Counsel level in the team led by
Tim Searle. Tim and his team advise and represent multinational
corporations, insurance and reinsurance companies, Lloyd's
underwriters, and financial institutions in relation to commercial
issues, disputes, and insurance coverage issues across a range of
lines of insurance business, including:
property;
construction;
energy;
professional indemnity;
D&O; and
public & products liability.
The practice has an international focus and works across a range of
sectors, including:
construction & engineering;
mining & resources;
energy;
financial services;
telecommunications & information technology;
manufacturing; and
hospitality & entertainment.
About you
We are looking for an established senior lawyer (6+ years' PQE)
qualified in Australia or England & Wales, with the following core competencies:
experience in managing:
complex insurance coverage of disputes;
complex infrastructure and construction claims, with a
particular focus on the energy sector (preferred);
property damage and business interruption claims; and
product liability and recall claims.
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, confidence, and an ability to develop client
relationships; and
the ability to lead, delegate and foster a positive team 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.
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 which must include cover letter, resume and
academic transcript.
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.
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