About this role
Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Insurance, Recoveries and Property

• Award winning leading national Insurance Law & Litigation practice
• Flexible work arrangements, excellent mentors, and genuine career path progression opportunities
• Location flexible - Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

About the Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and access to global networks. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery.
Our firm's people-first focus supports you to forge a meaningful career, and pursue a specialisation aligned to your skills, capability and passion.
About the Group
Our long-standing relationships and deep knowledge of the insurance industry have seen us recognised as the premier Insurance Law & Litigation practice in Australia.
Reporting directly to the Partner of this national practice you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and contribute to the continued success and growth of our practice.
Responsibilities
Depending on your experience you can expect to be:

• Leading and owning the end-to-end management of matters
• Preparing a range of advice including on indemnity, liability, reserves, prospects, quantum, costs and strategy
• Researching and providing legal analysis; preparing and reviewing discovered documents and evidence
• Drafting letters of demand, court documents and settlement deeds
• Liaising extensively with clients and with witnesses to prepare statements
• Engaging and liaising with independent experts, counsel, opposing lawyers and mediators
• Preparing briefs and instructing counsel during court hearings, mediations and conferences
• Appearing at court, conferences and mediations and negotiating settlements
• Coaching and mentoring junior lawyers, including supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations
• Building, retaining and maintaining strong client relationships.

About You

• You hold a current practicing certificate within the respective state you practice.
• You bring a minimum of 5 years PAE working principally in insurance and litigation.
• Experience and exposure to recovery claims is highly desirable.
• Exposure to commercial property matters is desired but not essential.
• Plaintiff experience desired.
• You are self-driven, have excellent verbal and written communication, and time management skills.
• You can manage competing priorities effectively.
• You can demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, particular the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders.
• You pride yourself on being a collaborator who is professional, client focused and supportive of your colleagues.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving optimal outcomes for clients.

Culture
People choose Lander & Rogers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture.
We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Join more than 650 colleagues around the country in shaping a meaningful career in a firm that's invested in your growth.
Benefits

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
• Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.
• Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal

How to apply
visit www.landers.com.au.
Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.

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