Settlements Lawyer
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Settlements Lawyer
Job No: 677982
Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD Various
Permanent Full Time
Legal
Pay Band 5
- Manage high-volume litigation files with strategic impact
- Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne Locations
- Hybrid work and flexible leave options with career growth in a supportive legal team
As a Settlements Lawyer youll provide litigation services and strategic advice to our Recoveries & Settlements teams. Youll manage a portfolio of motor litigation defence matters attend mediations and hearings and partner with stakeholders to achieve commercial outcomes while maximising recovery opportunities.
What Youll Do
- Deliver litigation services and strategic advice for motor litigation defence matters ensuring commercial and risk-aligned outcomes
- Manage a portfolio of high-volume defence litigation claims driving timely and favourable resolutions
- Represent the business at settlement conferences mediations and court hearings including briefing counsel and experts
- Collaborate with internal teams to simplify complex legal issues and influence strategic decisions
- Contribute to process improvements that reduce claims costs and reliance on external providers
What Youll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Law and current practising certificate (mandatory)
- Admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in any Australian Court
- Proven litigation experience in motor vehicle defence including credit hire and recovery agent matters
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
- High ethical standards adaptability and a collaborative approach to achieving team goals
What Youll Enjoy
Access our award-winning Shine platform your central hub for exclusive perks wellbeing support career development and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.
- Hybrid working flexible leave 20 weeks paid parental leave and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
- Paid study support career breaks on-the-job learning and a $1000 referral bonus for eligible employees
- Free wellbeing coaching a dedicated Employee Council and confidential EAP access
- Discounts at 400 retailers insurance savings gym memberships and reduced super fees
- Paid volunteer leave donation matching and unlimited emergency response leave
- Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
- Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application directly via the link provided.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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