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Special Counsel (Insurance and Risk)
Government Insurance & Risk; Insurance and Risk Branch; Crown Law; Brisbane City
Rewarding insurance litigation role | Complex personal injuries + liability matters | Government client base
- Senior technical litigation role
- Broad mix of complex, high quality general liability matters
- Salary up to ~$190k + flexible work arrangements
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/645486/25 |
| Closing date | 17-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Peter Liaw |
| Contact details | Phone: 1300804625 Access the National Relay Service |
The Department:
Crown Law is the in-house legal firm for the Queensland Government, offering intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging and personally rewarding careers. You'll join a team trusted to advise on some of the state's most complex and high profile legal matters.
About the Role:
This role is ideal for a senior lawyer who thrives on complex litigation and high-end legal advisory work. Reporting to the Assistant Crown Solicitor, you'll work on significant, sensitive, often novel and at times urgent insurance litigation, advising on liability and quantum, evidence, and resolution strategies.
The work includes:
- Acting for the State and its agencies in personal injuries, public liability and medical negligence matters;
- Advising government clients on risk, liability and quantum and resolution strategies;
- Preparing complex pleadings, applications, affidavits and submissions;
- Appearing in court on interlocutory matters; and
- Providing authoritative legal advice to Crown Law and government clients.
Skills & Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland with a minimum of 8 years' PAE demonstrated insurance and litigation experience (defendant experience will be highly regarded);
- Deep understanding of relevant legislation and court processes including the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 and Civil Liability Act 2003;
- Proven ability to manage complex files and provide authoritative legal advice with a high degree of autonomy;
- Excellent drafting, analysis and advocacy capabilities;
- Experience advising sophisticated clients on complex matters.
Benefits:
Awaiting you is:
- A focus on high-end technical work with limited team management;
- Work on legally significant and high-impact matters;
- Flexible work conditions including up to 2 days WFH;
- Salary up to ~$190k + leave loading + professional development support; and
- A fantastic team and positive workplace culture with reasonable hours and financial targets.
Apply now:
To apply or learn more, contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 1300 804 625 or email peter@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3932047. Please submit your resume in Word format only.
Crown Law prefers applications via the Smart Jobs and Careers website: www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au. To do this, access the 'apply online' facility on the Smart jobs and careers website. You will need to create a 'My SmartJob' account before submitting your online application.
Peppercorn Recruitment has been exclusively retained to recruit this role. All third party applications will be forwarded to Peppercorn Recruitment for consideration in the process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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