Special Counsel – Insurance & Corporate Risk | Brisbane

Special Counsel – Insurance & Corporate Risk | Brisbane

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced Special Counsel to join its highly regarded Insurance & Corporate Risk practice in Brisbane.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior insurance litigator to take on a leadership role within a thriving practice, advising leading insurers and corporate clients on complex, high-value disputes. Working closely with respected partners, you will play a key role in managing sophisticated matters, strengthening client relationships, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

The role offers

• A leadership position within a market-leading Insurance & Corporate Risk team.
• Exposure to complex, high-value insurance litigation and coverage disputes.
• Significant client contact and opportunities to further develop key relationships.
• A genuine platform to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• Clear opportunities to contribute to the strategic growth of a nationally recognised practice.

The Role

• Lead and manage complex defendant insurance litigation matters from inception through to resolution.
• Advise on a broad range of insurance matters, including personal injury (particularly abuse claims), public liability, property damage, policy interpretation, coverage disputes, workers' compensation appeals, and contractual insurance matters.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with insurer and corporate clients across a range of industries.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice on complex and sensitive claims.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Play an active role in business development, client management, and the continued expansion of the practice.

Ideal Candidate

• 8+ years' post-admission experience in insurance litigation.
• Extensive experience acting in defendant personal injury matters, including complex and sensitive claims.
• Strong expertise in public liability, coverage, property damage, and general insurance litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters autonomously and build strong client relationships.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice.
• Commercially astute with excellent advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A genuine desire to contribute to the strategic growth of a leading insurance practice.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucia Ferraro on +61 410 393 811 or email your CV and academic transcript to ***email_hidden*** .

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