About us Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law. We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors. Role Purpose This opportunity is for a motivated Lawyer to join our high-performing Professional and Financial Risks (Litigation) team in our Sydney office. Ideally, you will bring a minimum 4 years’ Post Qualification Experience and a strong interest in insurance litigation. In this role, you will work across a wide variety of insurance law and litigation matters with a focus on public and product liability insurance and professional indemnity. You will work across different industry sectors, with a particular focus on the strata, sports, leisure and construction industries sectors. This exciting role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to be heavily involved in all aspects of their matters, allowing you to make a significant contribution to their outcome. You will be supported by a highly experienced Principal and Senior Lawyers who are committed to mentoring and developing you, while being part of a collegiate and collaborative team. This is the perfect environment to further develop your advocacy skills, strategic-advice work, and practice management skills. About you To be considered for this opportunity, you will need: Minimum 4 years PQE in a Litigation based role in private practice or in-house, and with proven experience in various areas of public and product liability insurance and professional indemnity Genuine interest in the strata, sports, leisure and construction industries sectors Excellent communication and organisational skills The ability to work well under pressure Positive, “can do” attitude and willingness to be a key member of a busy, tight knit team A sharp eye for detail and strong writing skills A great work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your career. Skills & Abilities Demonstrates an understanding of the legal issues relevant to the practice of insurance law and a demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the commercial objectives of clients. This role requires an eye for technical detail but also the ability to provide legal advice in a commercial context. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate clearly with a high level of attention to detail. Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of seniority. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to deal confidently with clients directly and foster client relationships. Time management skills and proven ability to prioritise multiple active matters at any one time. Capacity to problem solve and think laterally Personal Qualities Honest Forthright Team player Positive and helpful manner Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people at all levels in the business Strong work ethic Why join us? Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a value driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business. We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, which include: Supported hybrid working model Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners Salary sacrificing options (including novated leases) An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year Ability to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year An employee referral program A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program Next Steps If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement. Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about this role and our business.