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Job Title Insurance Associate (Professional Indemnity/ Financial Institutions) 3PQE
Job Location Brisbane
Job Type Fee earners
Country/Territory Australia
Region Asia Pacific
Description

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Associate with experience working in defendant private practice. Prior experience in litigation, public liability and coverage is essential. You will be expected to be able to manage casualty files from initial coverage instructions through the PIPA and litigated phase. To apply you will need to demonstrate that you have a record of strong, consistent performance throughout your career within these areas of the law.

The team has a strong focus on culture and seeks to work collaboratively wherever possible. The team undertakes a broad range of interesting and complex coverage and defence matters, and the senior members of the team are committed to developing lawyers in its junior ranks to fine tune their existing skill set and accelerate their career progression.

About You

You will be an Associate with at least 3 to 4 years PAE and the following competencies:

  • a solid general insurance background gained from a top tier private practice environment from either Australia or overseas;
  • precise, clear drafting skills;
  • strong academics, self-driven, a 'can do' approach, with excellent verbal and written communications skills;
  • strong time management skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet deliverables to a very high standard;
  • demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently;
  • the ability to lead, delegate and for all candidates, to foster a positive team environment; and
  • a willingness to assist senior lawyers and the team more generally with business development endeavours.

About Clyde & Co In The Asia Pacific Region

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 application including:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Academic transcript(s)

We offer a range of tailored benefits, support and wellbeing initiatives.

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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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