Associate - General Liability

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Carter Newell Full time

**The Firm**

Carter Newell Lawyers is an award-winning specialist law firm providing legal advice to Australian and international corporate clients. Founded in 1989, we are proud to celebrate 35 years of experience and service to our clients.

We recognise the importance of offering our staff not only the best work in our specialist areas, but also a culture which embraces flexibility, individuality, integrity and education. At Carter Newell, we encourage the best use of all skills and experience of our staff, providing greater efficiency and overall job satisfaction. Our strong culture is the backbone of our success, supported by the firm’s values.

**The Team**

Our General Liability team in Brisbane, led by five Partners, has gained superior expertise from handling hundreds of claims, mediations and court procedures. The work covers a broad range of insurance and commercial disputes including public liability, product liability and property damage claims. The General Liability team acts for insurers, brokers, underwriters and claims companies, as well as corporate insureds.

**The Position**

We are looking for an Associate with general liability experience to join our team, working under Stephanie Huestis. You will have two to four years post-admission experience across a broad range of general liability matters, and the ability to demonstrate a legal grasp of key principles relevant to insurance.

You will also have excellent analytical skills, clear concise writing skills, and also the ability to meet tight deadlines. You are passionate about building strong client relationships and providing high quality service and advice.

**Benefits**

At Carter Newell we are a professional team and have a strong client focus, but we love to have some fun along the way. We also provide:

- An ongoing commitment to career development and one-on-one mentoring with your partner.
- A wellbeing program with an annual wellbeing allowance, mental health support, and a focus on work-life balance - over 20% of our firm are trained as Mental Health First Aid Officers.
- Additional leave entitlements including flexible, gender-neutral paid parental leave, and public holiday swap policy.
- An active social committee with regular events and weekly morning teas.
- A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging with dedicated subcommittees for Pride, Women, Cultural, and Ability & Wellbeing - ensuring real action, not just words.

If you have a passion for what you do and an enthusiastic and pragmatic approach, you will excel in a career at Carter Newell.

**How to Apply

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