Special Counsel | NSW CTP 1

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading law firm we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

The Opportunity

We have an exceptional newly created opportunity for a Special Counsel to join our Sydney based NSW CTP team. Whilst our ideal applicant will be open to working full-time we would also consider part-time arrangements where suitable. You will play an integral part within our practice working with a large ongoing client base. Our Sydney office has a standing reputation for quality service and holds a dominant position within the Sydney insurance market.

You will maintain a high level of technical knowledge manage files and supervise both producers and support staff. You will have the opportunity to market both to existing and potential clients as well as oversee broad client care.

Key Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing a diverse range of insurance matters
• Providing a high-quality level of service to all firm clients (both internal and external)
• A level of supervision to both producers and support staff
• Negotiating settlements attending conferences mediations court and managing court processes
• To effectively build productive networks and develop mutually beneficial relationships with people across practice areas and act as an ambassador of the firm
• An in-depth technical and functional expertise related to your practice area including a keen eye for current and emerging trends in the sector

Requirements

• 7 years post-qualification experience across defendant CTP insurance
• A sound level of strategic and commercial awareness coupled with your technical ability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with clients and other practitioners
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A keen eye for detail and excellent time-management skills

Your new team

Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.

Our team members have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We value innovation creativity and a passion for the law and we encourage our team members to continually develop their skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success and we foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers you will be joining a firm that truly values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period pre-natal leave parent & care givers platform partner leave and return to work bonuses
• Access to our firmwide personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reward and recognition program including tenure awards annual staff awards and promotion ceremonies
• Further education support and professional development program including a formal mentoring program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives birthday leave for full-time employees firm social club and regular team functions

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process or have any questions prior to submitting your application please let us know.