Lawyer (2+ PAE) - Professional Liabilty / General Liability
21/11/2024
03/01/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Perth
Lawyer
If you’re an insurance lawyer whose desired role involve professional indemnity – financial lines alongside areas of management liability and general liability or related practice, come and talk to us about taking your career to the next level with a role reflecting your interests and experience.
Who are we?
Gilchrist Connell is a leading insurance sector law firm operating across all Australian jurisdictions from its five offices in Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Brisbane. In recognition of our excellence in the insurance sector, Australasian Lawyer named Gilchrist Connell as the 2023 Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year.
For the fifth consecutive year, Gilchrist Connell is one of only 31 firms recognised as an Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice. Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace and Great Place to Work, we adhere to best practice in supporting employees to meet their work, family and wellbeing needs.
We believe that partnering with sophisticated clients on high quality work and enjoying a rewarding personal life should not be mutually exclusive. The firm has a genuinely positive work culture, built on transparency in feedback, support of flexible working practices, leading support programs and employee benefits.
What do we offer you?
A great and dynamic culture! Our firm has a true collegiate buzz and is growing in response to client demand.
Access to an experienced team of lawyers at different levels who are dedicated to helping you learn and grow in your role and to provide support while you do so.
Flexibility to manage your time. Be efficient, get your work done, and go enjoy your personal life.
Responsibility for and meaning in your work. We believe that you have to enjoy your work and be given the ownership to make decisions and solve problems for sophisticated and knowledgeable clients.
We are committed to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive workplace so that all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the benefit of our people, the firm, and our clients.
We recognise our role as a corporate citizen and invest in a standalone pro bono practice and community response.
Access to professional development opportunities through our internal CLE program and leading external providers.
A competitive salary and firm wide incentives.
Managing Vicarious Trauma training will be provided if you are dealing with trauma based or sensitive matters (although it is not a requirement to work on sensitive matters for this professional indemnity role).
Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firm’s cost.
Parental leave over and above government entitlements.
Comprehensive Wellbeing support through our Wellbeing EAP Provider which is available to you and your family.
Job Description
Why the role?
To meet the needs of our growing professional indemnity practice, a fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Perth office for a 2+ PAE insurance practitioner to support the work of our Perth team. Working alongside our Perth Principals, you will be exposed to a variety of insurance matters with a focus on professional indemnity – financial lines, management liability and general liability matters. If specialism in those areas or a variety or work appeals to you, come and talk to us about taking your career to the next level with a role reflecting your interests and experience.
Desired Skills and Experience
Who are you?
Around 2+ years post admission with experience in insurance and professional indemnity – financial lines, management liability and/or general liability
Ability to take responsibility for progressing matters in a strategic way
Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are adaptable to the audience
Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously and more complex matters under supervision
Practical and client focused in solving problems
You have confidence, initiative and ambition to pursue a career in insurance law
Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. If you need any specific adjustment, please contact our People team so we can work together to support you.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, persons with disabilities, as well as individuals of all ages, and cultures. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in law and want to work for a firm that values innovation, growth, and having fun along the way, we would love to hear from you! Please talk to our People Advisor, Georgia Steele on 08 8215 7032 about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.
A quick note to agencies – we do not need support with this role at present. Thank you.
