Solicitor - Professional Liability

2 weeks ago

Brisbane QLD, Australia Carter Newell Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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 36 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

Led by Mark Brookes and Greg Stirling, our Brisbane Professional Liability team works across a range of complex and high-value professional indemnity, employment practices liability and D&O liability claims. The team handles claims made against professionals across all industries.

The Position

We are seeking a Solicitor with professional liability or employment experience to join the team. You will have 1+ years of post-admission experience across professional liability, personal injury or employment matters and the ability to demonstrate a strong 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:

  • A healthy approach to flexibility that looks different for each of us
  • 16 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave
  • Leave of absence, public holiday swap and study assistance policies
  • 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.
  • A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging with dedicated subcommittees for Pride, Women, Cultural, and Ability & Wellbeing – ensuring real action, not just words

How to Apply

To make a confidential application, please click 'Apply Now' at the top of the page, or contact our Head of People and Culture at

Carter Newell is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders, LGBTIQA+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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