AssociateSenior Associate – Institutional Risk

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Opportunity

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.

Recognised by the AFR as a Top 30 Fastest Growing Firm with our growth and national network highlighting our expansion and involvement in legal market trends.

As a result of our continued growth in Sydney we are excited to offer a newly created opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our expanding Institutional Risk team on a permanent full-time basis.

Working closely with two experienced Principals youll play a key role in a growing national practice managing a mix of litigated and unlitigated matters mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth and success of the team. This role offers genuine responsibility exposure to complex matters and ongoing mentoring and career development within a firm that invests in its people.

The core responsibilities of this role include:

Foster and support strong client relationships (both insurance and in-house)
Drafting and providing advice and manage files in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes
Negotiating settlements attending conferences mediations court and managing court processes
An in-depth technical and functional expertise related to your practice area including a keen eye for current and emerging trends in the sector

Role requirements:

3 years post-qualification experience
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

About the team

The Institutional Risk team is a high-performing and growing group of legal professionals recognised for delivering excellent outcomes for clients. Working closely with two experienced Principals the team manages a diverse mix of litigated and unlitigated matters and is known for its collaborative supportive approach. With a strong focus on mentoring knowledge-sharing and professional development the team offers genuine opportunities for lawyers to take on responsibility build strong technical expertise and progress their careers. The culture is inclusive respectful and driven with an emphasis on teamwork innovation and shared success as the practice continues to grow.

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

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 values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards 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 including superannuation contributions on paid parental leave
Flexible working arrangements.
Extensive 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. Wed love to hear all about your experience motivations and point of difference that you would bring to the role.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks. The successful applicant will require Australian Permanent Residency and hold evidence of full working rights.

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 including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process please let us know.

Required Experience:

Manager

The OpportunityAt 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. Recognised by the AFR as a Top 30 Fastest Growing Firm with our growth and nat...