Associate (2PQE) - Liability (Personal Injury/ Property)

Clyde & Co Global Services Limited • Full-time • Sydney, Australia • 1d ago

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, David Lee, James Rigney and Steven Lurie 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 2 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 & 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.

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