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, recognised as a leading insurance and litigation lawyer. This role will involve interaction with our London colleagues in the professional and financial disputes space. We are growing the practice, and it is a great opportunity for a smart and ambitious lawyer to work alongside the Partner and Special Counsel with exposure to large scale, high value, multi-party, and/or multi-jurisdiction litigation. The position involves the defence of complex indemnity claims, including disputes across financial lines, D&O and public liability matters. 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. LI-VM1 LI-HYBRID The Firm 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. Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our 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. Learn more about our interview process. A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. . 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. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
