Clyde & Co is an internationally recognised, leading insurance law firm, with one of the largest, dedicated insurance teams in Australia. We are Tier One for Insurance in Australia as rated by Legal500.

About the role

We are seeking an intelligent and highly motivated Senior Associate level lawyer with between 5-8 years' of experience to join our Professional Indemnity practice in Sydney, led by Partner, David Lee, who was recently recognised as a leading insurance and litigation lawyer by Best Lawyers 2023.

This is a unique role and will involve interaction with our London colleagues in the professional and financial disputes space with particular focus on insurance brokers. We are growing this practice and it is a brilliant opportunity for a smart and ambitious lawyer to work alongside the Partner who at present is the only partner in Australia handling professional indemnity claims against insuarnce brokers. On offer is exposure to large scale, high value, multi-party, and/or multi-jurisdiction litigation. This role includes handling the defence of complex professional indemnity claims on behalf of insurance brokers, with underlying disputes involving financial lines, professional indemnity, D&O and public liability claims.

The nature and size of the team will mean that you will be heavily involved in all aspects of matters allowing you to make a significant contribution to their outcome. This role will allow you to continue to develop your professional and personal brand.

Key skills and experience

You will be an ambitious and established lawyer in Australia, New Zealand or overseas, particularly the UK, with the following core competencies:

• general insurance litigation, financial lines, professional indemnity, and/or director and officers (D&O) experience is preferred;
• a strong private practice background where you have ideally had exposure to some or all of the types of matters detailed above;
• experience working with, and analysing, high volume data sets and evidence;
• strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• firmly established 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 partners, actively developing these client relationships.

About the Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise their potential; using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. For more information please visit www.clydeco.com

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 full application including

1. Cover letter
2. CV/Resume
3. Academic transcript

We offer a range of tailored benefits, support 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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