Senior Associate (Public Liability / Personal Injury)General Insurance | MelbournePermanent full-time positionHybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipmentReward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progressionLearning and career development programs for all roles and levelsFlexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leaveFree daily breakfast, office drinks and social eventsGenuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our purpose and values-driven firmWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our market-leading General Insurance practice in Melbourne. The role will predominantly involve handling public liability (personal injury) claims and we are looking for an experienced lawyer with strong expertise in this area of practice.The General Insurance team advises on and manages a diverse portfolio of claims for many Australian and international insurers and underwriters, Government departments, public sector entities, and self-insured corporations. Our team routinely handles claims that are complex, technically challenging, and high profile. Our team in Melbourne is part of our national General Insurance practice - a collaborative, collegiate, and high-performing team.About youYou will ideally have the following skills and experience:Between 5 and 8 years of post-admission experience in defendant insurance law;Experience managing personal injury claims;Strong technical ability and attention to detail;Strong negotiation and advocacy skills; andExperience in supervising and mentoring lawyers will be highly regarded.About usHall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of more than 1150 people, including over 145 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector, and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people, and our communities to thrive.Apply nowLet's connect. Click apply to submit your application.At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.We are also committed to supporting candidates with disabilities so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable, and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at ****** for a confidential discussion.This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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