Liability (Personal Injury / Property) - 4 years+, Sydney

Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co is an internationally recognised, leading insurance law firm, with one of the largest, dedicated insurance teams in Australia. This opportunity involves working directly with partners Matthew Smith and David Lee on a variety of liability matters, including personal injury and property, with the opportunity to also be involved in professional indemnity matters arising across a range of industries. About the role Due to practice growth, we currently have an exciting opportunity available for an intelligent and highly motivated lawyer with at least 4 years’ relevant post qualification experience. As a lawyer in the team you will be heavily involved in all aspects of matters, and have access to exceptional mentoring from market leading partners. It’s a supportive environment that will allow you the autonomy and development opportunity to drive and make a significant contribution to the matter outcome. Further, you will be encouraged to foster and generate client relationships, including many from the London insurance market. Key skills and experience We’re looking for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys working as part of dynamic and collaborative team. You will ideally have: Excellent liability experience including personal injury and property related experience, with ideally some solid professional indemnity exposure. Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong 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. An ability to lead, delegate and foster a positive team atmosphere. About the Firm Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide. 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, resume and academic transcript) by clicking the link below. Please note that only candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted. We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Litigation, Insurance
Specialties
Personal Injury
Experience
4+ years
Type
Law Firm