Senior Associate, Construction Disputes and Insurance Expert

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lander & Rogers Full time

About this role

Lander & Rogers is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our award-winning Insurance Law & Litigation practice. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex construction disputes, providing advice to leading domestic and international insurers, large engineering consultants, and architect firms.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on cover, including professional indemnity insurance and other construction policies
  • Manage the day-to-day running of litigation, including document management, correspondence with opposing solicitors, and court attendances
  • Prepare briefs for and attend hearings with Counsel
  • Retain expert witnesses and finalise witness reports, as well as interview lay witnesses and prepare drafts of lay witness statements
  • Correspond with clients, both insured and insurers, and maintain client portals
  • Deal with coverage Counsel and assist with the preparation and presentation of workshops on construction insurance for clients
  • Collaborate with senior practitioners and other team members, and coach and mentor junior lawyers
  • Support graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations, and retain and build business

About You

  • You must have a tertiary qualification in Law with a current Practicing Certificate for the relevant jurisdiction
  • 5+ years PAE experience working principally in construction litigation, with experience in insurance highly advantageous
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, and a passion for influencing and negotiating successful outcomes
  • Be highly organised, with effective and timely file management and billing ability
  • Have a highly developed customer service ethic, and proven experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and peers
  • Be willing and able to learn and develop new skills, and have a passion for sharing and upskilling junior lawyers
  • We welcome your focus on continuous improvement, driving efficiencies, and a solution-oriented approach to your work

Culture

Lander & Rogers is a down-to-earth, collaborative, and supportive culture that invests in its people and empowers them to bring their best selves to work. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership, and development.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy, and community involvement. Some of our benefits include:

  • 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: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expenses
  • Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal


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