Associate - Insurance Liability (2-4PQE)

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Clyde & Co Full time

About the role

Due to recent internal growth in the team, we are recruiting Associates at the 2-4 year post-qualification level of experience. This highly successful dynamic team is led by Clyde & Co Partner Luke O'Kane, and will expose you to first rate matters and clients.

Across the country, Clyde's insurance partners spread their expertise across a range of insurance lines and industries. We are consistently called upon to help key international and local insurers and corporates with their most complex insurance claims and issues.

Clyde & Co is a fully integrated global law firm, which provides unique opportunities to work with lawyers and partners throughout our international network. For example, our Global Associates Program gives our lawyers the opportunity to visit and work from our other offices throughout the world. Within Luke's team specifically, there is also regular cross-office interaction in respect to management of client files.

As to career development, we recognise and reward our talented employees and their career aspirations through a committed approach which focuses on internal promotion. We also provide structure with respect to career development and opportunities for employees to showcase their expertise in progressing within their chosen area. As an employee of Clyde & Co, you will be entitled to all of our benefits and an open environment where we look to improve our employees' overall experience, both in and out of the workplace.

About you

We are seeking lawyers with experience working in private practice. Particular experience in respect to litigation, public/product liability and/or general insurance/coverage claims is essential. To apply you will need to demonstrate that you have a record of strong, consistent performance throughout your career within these areas of the law.

You will be an Associate with between 2-4 years' of relevant experience. The following are the core requirements:

  • a solid general insurance background gained from a top tier private practice environment from either Australia or overseas;
  • precise, clear drafting skills;
  • strong academics, self-driven, a 'can do' approach, with excellent verbal and written communications skills;
  • strong time management skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet deliverables to a very high standard;
  • demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently;
  • commercial awareness and confidence in building rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partners, actively developing client relationships;
  • for more senior lawyers, the ability to lead, delegate and for all candidates, to foster a positive team environment.

About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

For more information, please visit www.clydeco.com

How To Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (including cover letter, resume and academic transcript).

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including discounted private health insurance, first class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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