About us
Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.
We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated Senior Associate to join our high-performing Professional and Financial Risks (Insurance Litigation and Regulatory) team in our Brisbane office. Ideally, you will bring a minimum 4 years’ Post Qualification Experience and a genuine interest in insurance litigation.
In this role, you will work across a wide variety of insurance litigation and regulatory matters with a particular focus on professional indemnity. We act in Financial Lines Professional Indemnity claims, including on behalf of financial advisors, accountants, and brokers; Construction Lines Professional Indemnity claims involving engineers, architects, and surveyors; and in claims brought under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (PIPA). You would also be involved in regulatory proceedings, in particular on behalf of allied health care professionals.
You will take a leading role in managing files and driving strategy, with the opportunity to shape outcomes and build strong client relationships. You will be supported by highly experienced Principal Lawyers who are committed to mentoring and developing you, while being part of a collegiate and collaborative team. This environment offers an excellent platform to further refine your advocacy, strategic advisory work, and practice management skills.
About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:
- Minimum 4 years PQE in a Litigation based role in private practice or in-house, and with proven experience in various areas of professional indemnity insurance litigation
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Positive, “can do” attitude and willingness to be a key member of a busy, tight knit team
- A sharp eye for detail and strong writing skills
- A great work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your career.
Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrates an understanding of the legal issues relevant to the practice of insurance law and a demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the commercial objectives of clients.
- This role requires an eye for technical detail but also the ability to provide legal advice in a commercial context. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate clearly with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of seniority.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to deal confidently with clients directly and foster client relationships.
- Time management skills and proven ability to prioritise multiple active matters at any one time.
- Capacity to problem solve and think laterally
Personal Qualities
- Honest
- Forthright
- Team player
- Positive and helpful manner
- Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people at all levels in the business
- Strong work ethic.
Why join us?
Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a value driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business.
We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, which include:
- Supported hybrid working model
- Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations
- A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners
- Salary sacrificing options (including novated leases)
- An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
- Ability to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year
- An employee referral program
- A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement.
Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about this role and our business.
