Healthcare & Indemnity

Posted 16 June 2022
Salary$130000 - $170000 per annum
LocationSydney
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLegal, Risk & Compliance
ReferenceBH-12928-1

Job description

Healthcare & Indemnity
4 – 7 years PQE
  • Work for a global firm
  • Be exposed to a variety of quality matters
  • Supervise and mentor junior members of the team
Our client is a global firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services.  They are a fresh-thinking firm who are not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services.  They welcome high-performing lawyers and other professionals. 

They have created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust.  They deeply value the relationships they build with their clients.
You will be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

They are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with 4-7 years’ experience to handle a broad mix of defendant medical malpractice and professional indemnity matters.  There may also be scope to assist on high-profile Supreme Court litigation.

Our client is looking for a candidate who is a team player, can develop and maintain excellent client relationships and who is keen to be involved in marketing/business development and client training activities. 

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s internal and external publications and supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
The team have extensive experience across multiple lines of insurance work, with a particular depth of experience in professional indemnity, financial institutions, medical malpractice, casualty, directors and officers, public and product liability, property and construction, energy, cyber, marine, transport and employment.

Clients include:
  • Insurers, reinsurers and insurance intermediaries;
  • Private and co-located public hospitals;
  • Various healthcare providers including allied health professionals, nurses, pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, radiographers and radiologist to name a few.
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • 4 – 7 years’ experience ideally with defendant medical malpractice, and some prior professional indemnity exposure from a reputable insurance team. Other general insurance experience such as financial lines will also be considered favourably;
  • Ability to draft, advise and negotiate in relation to both straightforward and complex matters;
  • Advisory experience in policy response and complex coverage issues for Insurers;
  • Exposure to Business Development and an ability to build strong client relationships;
  • Experience in assisting in client tenders;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Methodical and organised approach to file management.
In terms of benefits, you will receive a whole host of incentives including:
  • Competitive remuneration package;
  • Flexible working practices;
  • Potential secondments to clients and their global offices.
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Paige De Losa on 0418 446 374 or email paigedelosa@future-you.com.au.