Position Overview:

Drive your career by leading public liability and institutional abuse defences at a top-tier Melbourne CBD firm, with access to premium benefits and global opportunities.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonuses and incentive schemes.
• Global benefits including salary continuance insurance and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave.
• Opportunities for international secondments and cross-office projects.
• Comprehensive professional development and sponsorship for external qualifications.
• State-of-the-art Melbourne CBD office with transport allowances and on-site amenities.
• Dynamic culture with diversity, inclusion and pro bono engagements.

About the Firm:

Our client is a leading global law firm with a major Melbourne CBD office, appointed to government panels and ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers for dispute resolution. The Insurance Litigation team defends public authorities, community service organisations and state entities in high-stakes public liability and institutional abuse cases.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee and strategise on a portfolio of complex public liability and institutional abuse matters.
• Draft strategic submissions, liability advices and court documents.
• Lead negotiations with insurers, regulators and counsel across jurisdictions.
• Mentor junior staff and represent the practice in firm committees.

What You’ll Bring:

• Admission to practice in Victoria with 4+ yrs PQE in insurance or commercial litigation.
• Proven track record in public liability, personal injury or institutional abuse claims.
• Strong commercial acumen, advocacy and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, client-service orientation and teamwork.

Maximise Your Legal Impact – Apply Now

Apply now or email your resume to Janine Cloete (Legal – VIC & SA) at janine@gorillajobs.com.au to hear more about the opportunity. You can also contact Janine on +61 499 656 731.
Connect with Janine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinecloete1990

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