Associate (4+Pqe)/ Senior Associate, Financial Institutions/ D&O, Sydney

Clyde & Co is an internationally recognised, leading insurance law firm, with one of the largest, dedicated insurance teams in Australia. We are Tier One for Insurance in Australia as rated by Legal500.About the roleOur Financial Lines / Director's & Officer's practice in Sydney currently has an exciting opportunity available for an intelligent and motivated Associate with minimum 4 years post qualification experience as this busy practice continues to grow.Handling complex matters across financial lines, professional indemnity, construction and engineering, director & officers (D&O), and warranty & indemnity (W&I). The team provide both coverage and dispute resolution services to corporate and commercial clients locally, nationally and internationally.The opportunity involves working directly for Partner Jacques Jacobs, listed as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500 and as a Leading Professional Indemnity lawyer by Doyle's Guide. You will work on market leading matters within a closeknit team of highly respected lawyers.Key skills and experienceYou will be an established lawyer (4+ years' PQE) qualified in Australia, New Zealand, and/or England & Wales, with the following core competencies:

• Strong general insurance litigation, financial lines, professional indemnity, and director and officers (D&O) experience is preferred.
• A strong private practice background where you have ideally had exposure to some or all of the types of matters detailed above.
• Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Firmly established time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partner, actively developing these client relationships.
• An ability to lead, delegate and foster a positive team atmosphere.

About Clyde & Co In The Asia Pacific RegionClyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise their potential; using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.For more information please visitHow To ApplyThis is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application including:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Academic transcript(s)

We offer a range of tailored benefits, support and wellbeing initiatives.Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.Please take a moment to read our carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.If you are submitting a candidate as a Preferred Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this