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Head of Practice Legal, Avant Law Civil Claims VIC, WA & ACT

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead Avant Law's Civil Claims and Professional Conduct team across Victoria, WA, and ACT to deliver legal services and manage complex medical indemnity claims for members.

Role type

Senior legal practice leader (Head of Practice) transitioning to Partner

Builds

Legal services and claims management programs for medical professionals

Domain

Medical defence / Health law / Civil claims

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Medical indemnity claims management, legal practice leadership, health law/regulation expertise, government submissions, team supervision, budgeting, commercial acumen

Preferred skills

Practice management course completion, healthcare regulator background, legal operational compliance experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead teams across multiple states, advise on state legal trends, manage complex claims portfolios, oversee caseload delegation, prepare government submissions, lead national process improvements, provide legal advice to managers and members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC transitioning to Partner