Senior Associate

About Us
McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior lawyer to join our highly successful Insurance Division on a full-time basis. Based in Brisbane, the successful candidate will enjoy working on high value matters for premium insurer clients in a team that is recognised within the industry for delivering high quality advice and outstanding service to clients across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Public liability - Personal Injury & Property
• Product liability
• Indemnity
• CTP; and
• Catastrophic claims.

The key purpose in this role will be to offer a broad range of personal injury and general insurance services to a wide network of clients. You will be required to have a demonstrated and sound knowledge of the industry, with the ability to run matters through to completion. And, as a senior member of the team, you will be experienced in, and comfortable leading and mentoring junior lawyers.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current Queensland practising certificate
• Minimum 6 years' post admission experience in general insurance matters, including liability claims
• Experience in personal injury proceedings in Queensland
• A passion for and experience in mentoring and supervising junior lawyers
• Ability to communicate effectively with experts in multiple fields
• High degree of initiative, dedication and organisation ability with a strong client and commercial focus
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively; and
• A strong, plain language communication style.

What We Offer
In return, McCabes will provide you with the opportunity to work with a talented team in a flexible, inclusive, and innovative environment. We also promote a culture focused on the firm's values - integrity, excellence, and courage - that provides opportunities to develop and progress your career.
We are small enough to give you the personal attention and career development to help you reach your full potential, yet large enough to provide the challenge of diverse, high-quality work and clients.
Other benefits include:

• Access to direct mentoring from senior lawyers of the firm
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

How to Apply
If you wish to become part of a busy and successful practice with a distinguished reputation, please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.
Please note that we are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position.
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