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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 and general liability litigation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Liability litigation management, quantum assessment, strategic risk advice, drafting pleadings and submissions, client and expert engagement

Preferred skills

Commercial awareness, proactive approach, collaborative mindset

Technologies

Legal research and drafting tools

Responsibilities

Managing defendant insurance matters from inception to resolution, Advising insurers and insureds on liability and quantum, Drafting pleadings, submissions, and coverage advice, Engaging directly with clients, experts, and counsel, Contributing to strategic commercial outcomes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC