Senior Lawyer – Insurance Specialist (Commercial Litigation)

Join a tier-one ranked policyholder insurance practice
Work on major litigation and advisory matters for blue-chip corporates
Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Melbourne
About the Role
We are seeking a high-performing Senior Lawyer to join our market-leading Commercial Litigation team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our tier-one ranked policyholder insurance practice, collaborating with a high-performing, supportive, and down-to-earth team led by Partner Sophy Woodward.
In this role, you will work with prominent corporate clients across a variety of sectors, handling major insurance disputes and advisory matters for policyholder clients. The work involves a high level of client interaction, managing client relationships, shaping the strategic direction of matters, and having carriage of final and interlocutory proceedings.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a highly driven and successful team, recognised as an Asia Pacific Band 1 ranked practice in Insurance (Policyholder) and Insurer: Non-contentious, and a Band 2 ranked Legal500 insurance practice.
Key Responsibilities
Manage insurance disputes and advisory work for policyholder clients.
Handle major litigation and advisory matters for blue-chip corporates.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional client service.
Shape the strategic direction of matters, working closely with counsel.
Draft advices, prepare witness and expert evidence, and manage Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
Mentor, supervise, and delegate work to junior lawyers, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Minimum 3/4 years PQE within an insurance practice or broader commercial litigation practice with an interest in insurance.
Demonstrated experience in a range of litigious matters and management of insurance disputes.
Strong academic achievements.
Familiarity with Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
Proven ability to project manage and drive matters through to completion.
A passion for mentoring and supervising junior lawyers.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build effective client relationships and contribute to a positive team culture.
A strong focus on delivering exceptional client service.
We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual who is eager to contribute to the success of this practice and develop their career under the expert guidance of leading litigation and insurance specialist Partners.
The Commercial Litigation Practice Group
Clayton Utz's Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers form a top-tier commercial litigation practice, the largest in Australia. Our reputation for undertaking the most complex, significant, and high-profile matters, and delivering excellent results for our clients, is second to none.
Why Join Us?
At Clayton Utz, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful matters, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive and high-performing environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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How to Apply?
We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.
Consultant Contact Details
Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331
Accessibility and Inclusion
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