Legal Group Manager
Core
Oversee the performance, capability, and governance of the legal function for a workers compensation and personal injury claims management business.
Role type
Senior legal group manager (workers compensation)
Builds
Legal operating models, risk management frameworks, and compliant outcomes for complex claims.
Domain
Insurance / Workers Compensation / Personal Injury Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Senior leadership in workers compensation law, technical expertise in NSW legislation, team development, external legal panel management, risk governance, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Experience with complex litigated claims (WID, WPI, statutory disputes), industry forum representation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Set and lead legal strategy aligned with regulatory priorities; oversee management of complex and litigated claims; provide senior technical oversight on high-risk legal matters; lead and develop legal teams; manage external legal panels; drive governance and risk management; cultivate executive relationships with employers and brokers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope
