CareerPlan

Special Counsel - General Liability / Insurance

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Managing a portfolio of defendant insurance matters from inception through to resolution, advising insurers and insureds on liability, quantum, and strategic risk.

Role type

Senior IC litigation lawyer (general liability/insurance)

Builds

Legal advice and litigation outcomes for domestic and international insurers

Domain

Insurance law, casualty and general insurance litigation

Required skills

Liability litigation, casualty litigation, general insurance litigation, drafting pleadings, submissions, coverage advice, client management, expert engagement, strategic risk management

Preferred skills

Commercial awareness, proactive approach, collaborative mindset

Technologies

Legal research tools, case management systems

Responsibilities

Managing defendant insurance matters from inception to resolution, advising on liability and quantum, drafting legal documents, engaging with clients and experts, contributing to strategic outcomes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC