This is a Lawyer 3 PQE - Insurance, General Liability role with Clyde & Co based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Clyde & Co Role Seniority - mid level More about the Lawyer 3 PQE - Insurance, General Liability role at Clyde & Co About the role Clyde & Co are seeking a general insurance litigation lawyer ideally with 3 plus years' post qualification experience. Offering a variety of complex and interesting work, you will be exposed to a range of contentious insurance matters including in general insurance, life insurance, professional indemnity, financial lines, directors' and officers' coverage and defence work, medical indemnity, personal injury, public and products liability, regulatory and indemnity advice. The client base includes a mix of all major Australian insurers, international insurance, as well as underwriters and reinsurers. Leading specialists in their field, Partners Darryl Smith and Ross Donaldson foster a culture which is collegiate and positive, and you will be exposed to an excellent depth of mentoring together with career development opportunities within the wider team. We are open to hearing from people with extensive insurance litigation backgrounds, ideally in general liability, and general insurance. Candidate profile Suitable candidates will be Australian or dual qualified, with relevant litigation experience gained in an international, or local law firm. 3 years PQE, ideally in general insurance/ insurance litigation experience; Highly regarded will be experience across the defence of directors' and officers' liability and professional indemnity insurance claims, defending claims involving large construction projects, product and public liability claims, multi-party litigation, class actions; Prior experience working on litigation matters and defending claims in all courts and tribunals in Australia, and a commitment to technical excellence; 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 partner, actively developing these client relationships. LI-VM1 LI-HYBRID When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 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. We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning 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. Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Clyde & Co team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Handling contentious insurance matters Providing mentoring and career development Building client relationships Key Strengths ⚖️ General insurance litigation experience ️ Defence of liability claims ️ Litigation experience in Australian courts Commercial awareness Why Clyde & Co is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Clyde & Co not with Hatch.
